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Why Are There Stress “Spikes” In My TLAP-Traction Application Surface?

Date: March 16, 2017
By: ESRD Admin
Categories: Global-Local Analysis, Results Plotting & Extractions

TLAP Traction always introduces some error into the model, due to the traction fitting process of distributing the TLAPs proportionately (by area) onto the element faces to represent a statically equivalent system.

What Is the Interpretation of the Buckling Load Factor in an Eigenvalue Buckling Analysis?

Date: August 26, 2019
By: brent
Categories: Results Plotting & Extractions

In eigenvalue buckling analysis, the goal is to compute the buckling load factor (BLF) and the corresponding buckling mode shape. The BLF is the multiplier of the applied loads to the component to produce the first buckling mode.