With the help of an example of a "Two Ring Assembly", learn how to check the strength of your model.
Overview:
This example demonstrates how to save a SOLIDWORKS assembly to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform and perform a structural simulation, using the Linear Structural Validation app.
First, you open the assembly in the SOLIDWORKS Connected app, which provides you access to all the 3DEXPERIENCE platform services and apps, that you can use based on your role.
Next, you save the assembly to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, which offers a single platform for managing CAD, simulation data, and simulation processes.
Then, you create a structural simulation in the Linear Structural Validation app to evaluate the structural integrity of the assembly.
Finally, you save the results of the simulation on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, where you can share them with your team.
Problem Description:
In this example, you are provided a SOLIDWORKS assembly for which you need to perform a structural simulation using the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. The assembly, which is two interlocking rings made from AISI 1020 steel, is shown below.
In the simulation, you apply pressure to the plate of the small ring to pull the rings away from each other. The plate that is attached to the larger ring is fixed in place as if it is secured to a wall. To qualify your design, the stresses that develop when the two rings come into contact should not exceed the material's yield strength.
To learn and try this simulation click here 👉🏻- Strength Analysis of a Two-Ring Assembly
Procedure:
Click on the titles to view the steps in detail.
| Task | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Save the Assembly to the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform | Open the two-ring assembly in SOLIDWORKS Connected SOLIDWORKS, and save it to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. |
| 2 | Open the Linear Structural Validation App | Open the Linear Structural Validation app on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform to import the converted physical product and to begin defining a structural simulation. |
| 3 | Apply Materials to the Rings | Apply the AISI 1020 steel material definition to both rings. |
| 4 | Apply Boundary Conditions | Apply restraints to the rings to control the movement of these parts during the simulation. |
| 5 | Apply a General Contact Definition | Apply a general contact definition to the assembly. |
| 6 | Apply a Pressure | Apply pressure to the back, and flat face of the small ring. |
| 7 | Apply a Global Mesh | Apply a global mesh to the rings. |
| 8 | Run the Simulation | Run the simulation to predict the behavior of the two rings as the small ring is pulled away from the large ring. |
| 9 | Analyze the Results | Analyze the simulation results to understand how and why the stresses and displacements developed as the small ring was pulled away from the large ring. |
| 10 | Create a Report | Create a report of the simulation. |
| 11 | Bookmark and Share the Results | Bookmark and share the simulation results to facilitate communication between team members. |
To learn in detail about the Linear Structural Validation app you can also refer to the following course:
Practice SIMULIA Linear Structural Validation
Edu 3DEXPERIENCE SIMULIA Linear Structural Validation
