Model Inputs Archives - Page 3 of 3

Why Do I Get An Error Message During Application Of TLAP-Bearing?

Date: March 16, 2017
By: ESRD Admin
Categories: Global-Local Analysis, Model Inputs

In some cases, an error message may occur during the application of TLAP-Bearing (or Bearing) loads. This is usually due to the hole being non-standard/non-cylindrical.

Why Am I Getting An Incorrect Load Check Summation For TLAP-Bearing?

Date: March 16, 2017
By: ESRD Admin
Categories: Global-Local Analysis, Model Inputs

If the load check (Check->Any Record, Check->Any Element or Check->All Elements in the Load tab) returns an incorrect summation for a TLAP-Bearing load, what are some causes and how to fix?

When Can I Use Rigid Body or Node Constraints?

Date: December 22, 2017
By: brent
Categories: Model Inputs

Constraining/fixing a point or node should ONLY be used when the model still has a free rigid body mode (i.e. translation or rotation). Equilibrium of the model under the applied loads must be considered before constraining/fixing a point or node.

How Do I Select the Contact Constant For Multi-Body Contact?

Date: March 14, 2017
By: ESRD Admin
Categories: Model Inputs, Multi-Body Contact

StressCheck's implementation of multi-body contact requires the assignment of a contact constant (Kc) to pair two neighboring contact zones. The units for the contact constant are [F/L/L^2], the same as spring coefficient constraints.

What Are Some Tips & Tricks for Using Parts and Solution Configurations?

Date: December 14, 2018
By: brent
Categories: Model Inputs, Model Visualization & Display, Solver & FEA Implementation

Using StressCheck Parts in tandem with Solution Configurations is a great way to analyze different modeling configurations in the same StressCheck session, as well as quickly switch between different groups of objects for visualization, results extraction and more.