Background:
I need to know the maximum value a parameter (in this case anormal force) will be before one of the parts "fails".... in thiscase "fails" would be defined as the point where linear deformationstops occuring...

Inefficient solution:
Right now I set up a design scenario that varys a parameter in asystematic manner. After that I compare sensor data / results tofind which design scenario set produced a "failing" result.

I am hoping to define the "failling" point of a part and then varya parameter (applied normal force) until the point of definedfailure occurs....

This seems like an optimiztion study but I can't figure out how tosetup an optimation study maximizing a parameter value (the appliednormal force) until a response of non linear defomation occurs..

What are some ways to approach this problem?

Thanks for your time!SolidworksSimulation