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How do you make a convergence plot in Solidworks?

Eleanor O'Neill Mixed

How do you make a convergence plot in Solidworks?

To generate convergence graphs:

  1. Run a static study using the p-adaptive method.
  2. Right-click the results folder and select Define Adaptive Convergence Graph.
  3. In the PropertyManager, select the components that you want to graph and click .

How do you plot a graph in Solidworks?

Graphing Results on an Edge

  1. Display the desired result plot in the graphics area.
  2. In the Simulation study tree, right-click the plot icon and select Probe .
  3. In the Probe Result PropertyManager, under Options, select On selected entities.
  4. Under Results:
  5. Under Report Options, click Plot.
  6. Click to close the graph window.

What is von Mises stress in Solidworks?

Von Mises stress is a value used to determine if a given material will yield or fracture. It is mostly used for ductile materials, such as metals.

How do you do a mesh convergence study?

Solution:

  1. Create a mesh using the fewest, reasonable number of elements and analyze the model.
  2. Recreate the mesh with a denser element distribution, re-analyze it, and compare the results to those of the previous mesh.
  3. Keep increasing the mesh density and re-analyzing the model until the results converge satisfactorily.

How do I refine mesh in Solidworks?

Refine the mesh overall to produce better aspect ratios by moving the mesh slider towards the ‘fine’ side. Locally refine the mesh by right clicking on ‘mesh’ in the tree and applying a mesh control to specific entities.

What does a convergence graph show?

Convergence Plots. Convergence plots use graphics to show how an error estimate or time step evolves during the solution process for nonlinear, time dependent, and parametric solvers.

How do I read solidworks simulation results?

To display SOLIDWORKS Simulation results in the graphics area:

  1. Open an assembly that has a simulation study saved with it.
  2. Click the Static 1 tab.
  3. In the Simulation Study tree, right click Static 1 and click Run.
  4. Click the Model tab.
  5. Click Simulation Display (View toolbar) or View > Display > Simulation Display .

Why is von Mises better than Tresca?

Mises is smooth, while Tresca has corners. At the crystal level (single grain) yielding does associate with dislocation movement on slip planes. This is caused by shear stress on the slip system (resolved shear stress).

What is the purpose of a convergence study?

A convergence study ensures the FEA model captures the systems behavior, while reducing solve time. At XCEED we know that FEA can become the analytical basis behind costly or high-risk decisions. Our FEA results need to be 100% accurate and verifiable by others.

What is mesh control?

Mesh control refers to specifying different element sizes at different regions in the model. A smaller element size in a region improves the accuracy of results in that region. You can specify mesh control at vertices, points, edges, faces, and components. Mesh control is not available for beams.

What is H adaptive mesh?

H-adaptive meshing physically adjusts the size of the mesh cell in areas of the model where smaller mesh is needed, while p-adaptive meshing adjusts the polynomial order of the mesh to improve accuracy. This is all done automatically by the software based on a desired accuracy defined by the user.

What is the difference between Animation and basic motion in SOLIDWORKS?

Animations use interpolation to define the motion of components between these key points. In basic motion studies, on the other hand, mass, inertia, component interaction and gravity are taken into account and the motion is calculated. The position of components is determined by the physics of the situation.

How do I show mesh results in Solidworks?

To view a mesh sectioning plot superimposed on a result plot, right-click an active result plot and click Mesh Sectioning. In the Mesh Section PropertyManager, select a reference plane or cylinder for the orientation of the mesh section plane. You can dynamically position the mesh section plane in the graphics area.

Can strain energy be tracked and converged in SolidWorks simulation?

Hey Alex – Strain Energy could certainly be tracked and converged in SolidWorks Simulation – and Strain Energy error is the parameter that is tracked by the background by the adaptive meshing tool. Great Share. Just one question. My result got the converge as per the criteria what I set for H-adpative.

What is convergence in terms of the mesh?

In terms of the mesh, convergence refers to the process where results hone in on trustworthy values, independent of mesh factors that might be distorting the truth.

What is the trend tracker in SolidWorks simulation?

Thankfully, SolidWorks Simulation has several tools ready to help.The simplest is known as the Trend Tracker, available in SolidWorks Simulation Professional. This handy utility allows you to set a baseline result, and then track changes in your results as you adjust the parameters of a study (such as refining a mesh).