{"id":16194,"date":"2023-09-07T15:26:07","date_gmt":"2023-09-07T19:26:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/teacher\/?p=16194"},"modified":"2023-09-07T15:26:07","modified_gmt":"2023-09-07T19:26:07","slug":"analysis-lesson-4-solidworks-and-3dexperience-simulation-linear-structural-validation-for-assembly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/teacher\/2023\/09\/analysis-lesson-4-solidworks-and-3dexperience-simulation-linear-structural-validation-for-assembly.html","title":{"rendered":"Analysis Lesson 4: SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE Simulation Linear Structural Validation for Assembly"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>\u00a0 After teaching 1000&#8217;s of students and writing about SOLIDWORKS and SOLIDWORKS Simulation for over 25 years, David Planchard, emeritus WPI, is exploring 3DEXPERIENCE Simulation and the Abaqus solver.\u00a0 Through the SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE Simulation Lesson series, David helps educators understand 3DEXPERIENCE Simulation fundamentals through simple examples and industry practices. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>In this lesson, learn the proper workflow to upload a SOLIDWORKS assembly to the <strong>3D<\/strong>EXPERIENCE platform and perform a Linear Structural Simulation study using the Abaqus solver.<\/p>\n<p>Open a SOLIDWORKS assembly that has not been saved to the <strong>3D<\/strong>EXPERIENCE platform. Identify your Collaborative space in the MySession panel.<\/p>\n<p>Upload the SOLIDWORKS assembly to the <strong>3D<\/strong>EXPERIENCE platform. Save the assembly in your Collaborative space. Use an existing Bookmark. Return to your SOLIDWORKS desktop. Lock the assembly and all reference components.<\/p>\n<p>Launch the Linear Structural Validation App from the SOLIDWORKS Task Pane. View and set Simulation study preferences.<\/p>\n<p>Set study conditions: Global mesh (Tetrahedron second-order elements), Material (AISI 1020 Steel), Contact (Linear Structural Validation frictionless), Fixed Displacement Restraints (2) and Load (Pressure 3.5 \u00d7 10<sup>6<\/sup>N\/m<sup>2<\/sup>).<\/p>\n<p>Run the Simulation study. Use the Physics Results Explorer App. Create three Simulation study contour plots: Von Mises Stress, Displacement and Factor of Safety (FOS). Review the Simulation contour plots to interpret the results.<\/p>\n<p>Save the Simulation study in your Collaborative space and Bookmark.<\/p>\n<p>Play a Simulation study contour plot animation.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-16246\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-1-cover-picture-1-615x470.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-1-cover-picture-1-615x470.jpg 615w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-1-cover-picture-1-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-1-cover-picture-1-768x587.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-1-cover-picture-1-1536x1173.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-1-cover-picture-1-728x556.jpg 728w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-1-cover-picture-1.jpg 1580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Before we start, there are a few items that you need to know.<\/p>\n<p>In this lesson, use your default Collaborative space. An internet connection is required. A 3DEXPERIENCE ID is required.<\/p>\n<p>The Simulation lesson provides a foundation to users who are new to using simulation to solve real-word engineering and design problems. A Solid body is used. You should have a basic understanding of Stress and Finite Element Method (FEM).<\/p>\n<h2>3DEXPERIENCE Launcher and SOLIDWORKS Desktop<\/h2>\n<p><strong>3D<\/strong>EXPERIENCE Launcher needs to be installed. <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/teacher\/2023\/04\/3dexperience-works-lesson-1-getting-started-with-solidworks-and-the-platform.html\"><strong>3DEXPERIENCE<\/strong><strong> Works Lesson 1: Getting Started with <\/strong><strong>SOLIDWORKS<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>3D<\/strong>EXPERIENCE platform is browser driven. Your existing cookies and cache determine what you will see on your computer desktop or during a SOLIDWORKS login. A full installation of SOLIDWORKS 2019 SP0 or later is required<br \/>\n.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-16202\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-2-login-2-615x399.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-2-login-2-615x399.jpg 615w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-2-login-2-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-2-login-2-768x498.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-2-login-2-728x472.jpg 728w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-2-login-2.jpg 775w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Start a SOLIDWORKS session from your desktop.<\/p>\n<p>Double-click the <strong>SOLIDWORKS<\/strong> icon.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16203\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-3-SOLIDWORKS-login-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"242\" height=\"289\" \/><\/p>\n<p>View the illustration below. Depending on your system setup, cookies, and cache, it will be different. Read the provided information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Input<\/strong> the requested data. Click <strong>Accept All<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-16204\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-4-Accept-All-2-615x327.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-4-Accept-All-2-615x327.jpg 615w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-4-Accept-All-2-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-4-Accept-All-2-768x408.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-4-Accept-All-2-1536x817.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-4-Accept-All-2-728x387.jpg 728w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-4-Accept-All-2.jpg 1555w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Welcome &#8211; SOLIDWORKS dialog box is displayed.<\/p>\n<p>You are logged into the <strong>3D<\/strong>EXPERIENCE platform.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Close<\/strong> the Welcome dialog box.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-16205\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-5-Close-Welcome-box-2-615x328.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-5-Close-Welcome-box-2-615x328.jpg 615w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-5-Close-Welcome-box-2-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-5-Close-Welcome-box-2-768x409.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-5-Close-Welcome-box-2-1536x818.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-5-Close-Welcome-box-2-728x388.jpg 728w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-5-Close-Welcome-box-2.jpg 1675w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Click the <strong>3DEXPERIENCE<\/strong> icon in the Task Pane. The MySession panel is displayed. This displays the two-way communication between SOLIDWORKS running on your desktop and the <strong>3D<\/strong>EXPERIENCE platform running in the cloud.<\/p>\n<p>In this lesson, I\u2019m using a Collaborative space named Quick Start xDesign.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: If you do not see the 3DEXPERIENCE icon, click the Options drop-down arrow, click Add-Ins, check the 3DEXPERIENCE box, click OK, from the SOLIDWORKS Main menu.<\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>Accept All<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>Two Ring SOLIDWORKS Assembly<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Download the SOLIDWORKS assembly, Two Rings to follow along with the lesson.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/Two-Rings-1.zip\">Two Rings<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Open<\/strong> the Two Rings assembly and reference components that have not been previously uploaded or saved to the <strong>3D<\/strong>EXPERIENCE platform.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Expand<\/strong> the Task Pane bar. The MySession panel displays a tree view of the active file and a list of commands that can be accessed through the Action bar and context menu. The orange save Status icon for the Two Rings assembly informs you that the assembly and the reference components on your computer have not been saved to the <strong>3D<\/strong>EXPERIENCE platform.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-16206\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-6-3DEXPERIENCE-icon-2-615x329.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-6-3DEXPERIENCE-icon-2-615x329.jpg 615w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-6-3DEXPERIENCE-icon-2-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-6-3DEXPERIENCE-icon-2-768x411.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-6-3DEXPERIENCE-icon-2-1536x822.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-6-3DEXPERIENCE-icon-2-2048x1096.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-6-3DEXPERIENCE-icon-2-728x390.jpg 728w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Confirm the name of your Collaborative space.<\/p>\n<p>Click the <strong>drop-down <\/strong>arrow in the MySession panel as illustrated.<\/p>\n<p>Click the <strong>Preferences<\/strong> icon.<\/p>\n<p>In this example, my Collaborative space is named Quick Start xDesign.<\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>Save<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-16207\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-7-Space-615x320.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-7-Space-615x320.jpg 615w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-7-Space-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-7-Space-768x399.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-7-Space-1536x798.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-7-Space-728x378.jpg 728w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-7-Space.jpg 1632w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Save the assembly to the <strong>3D<\/strong>EXPERIENCE platform.<\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>Save Active Window<\/strong> from the Lifecycle tab in the Action bar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16208\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-8-Save.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"539\" height=\"342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-8-Save.jpg 539w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-8-Save-300x190.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 539px) 100vw, 539px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The files are temporarily being saved to a local cache area. The platform is checking for out of date components, modified components from the last save to the platform, different revisions, missing components, etc. The Save to 3DEXPERIENCE dialog box and PLM attributes are displayed.<\/p>\n<h2>Bookmark and Save to the Platform<\/h2>\n<p>Save the model. Use your existing Collaborative space. Use an existing Bookmark. <strong>Note<\/strong>: if needed view <strong>3D<\/strong>EXPERIENCE Works Lesson 3: SOLIDWORKS Bookmarks, Share and Delete.<\/p>\n<p>Click the <strong>Select Bookmark<\/strong> down arrow.<\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>Select Bookmark<\/strong>. The Select a Bookmark dialog box is displayed.<\/p>\n<p>In the below example, I selected <strong>Design Project 103<\/strong> as my bookmark.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-16209\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-9-Bookmark-615x567.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-9-Bookmark-615x567.jpg 615w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-9-Bookmark-300x276.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-9-Bookmark-768x708.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-9-Bookmark-728x671.jpg 728w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-9-Bookmark.jpg 789w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>Apply to All<\/strong> from the Select Bookmark dialog box.<\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>Save <\/strong>from the Save to 3DEXPERIENCE dialog box.<\/p>\n<p>The model is directly loaded into your Collaborative space and Bookmarked on the <strong>3D<\/strong>EXPERIENCE platform. You return back into your SOLIDWORKS desktop session.<\/p>\n<p>View the Status column in the updated MySession panel. The Status icon displays three green check marks. This means that the Two Rings assembly and the reference components on your SOLIDWORKS desktop are updated and saved to the platform. The default Revision is A.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-16210\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-10-Saved-to-platform-615x296.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-10-Saved-to-platform-615x296.jpg 615w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-10-Saved-to-platform-300x144.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-10-Saved-to-platform-768x369.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-10-Saved-to-platform-728x350.jpg 728w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-10-Saved-to-platform.jpg 969w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Lock the assembly and reference components. This prevents anyone in making a change to them.<\/p>\n<p>Right-click <strong>Two<\/strong> <strong>Rings <\/strong>in the MySession panel.<\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>Lock<\/strong>. The lock icon is displayed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lock<\/strong> Part1-Large Ring and Part2-Small Ring.<\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>Two Rings<\/strong> in the MySession panel.<\/p>\n<p>Click the <strong>center <\/strong>of the Compass. Use the Linear Structural Validation App. Think of this App as the SOLIDWORKS Simulation Add-in inside of SOLIDWORKS. Most of the <strong>3D<\/strong>EXPERIENCE Apps run in your web browser. <strong>3D<\/strong>EXPERIENCE Simulation Apps perform a small installation on your windows machine. Both types of Apps are linked to your PLM data on the platform. The Linear Structural Validation App provides the ability to run <strong>Linear Structural<\/strong>, <strong>Buckling<\/strong>, <strong>Frequency<\/strong>, and <strong>Thermal<\/strong> studies.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-16211\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-11-Center-of-compass-615x319.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-11-Center-of-compass-615x319.jpg 615w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-11-Center-of-compass-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-11-Center-of-compass-768x398.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-11-Center-of-compass-728x377.jpg 728w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-11-Center-of-compass.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Drag<\/strong> the slider downward to view the Linear Structural Validation App.<\/p>\n<h2>Linear Structural Validation App<\/h2>\n<p>Launch the <strong>Linear Structural Validation<\/strong> App. <strong>Note<\/strong>: If this is your first time using a <strong>3D<\/strong>EXPERIENCE Simulation App or an update is available, download the needed App information on your computer. It is reccommended to restart your SOLIDWORKS session after an update.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-16212\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-12-Launch-App-615x386.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-12-Launch-App-615x386.jpg 615w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-12-Launch-App-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-12-Launch-App-768x482.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-12-Launch-App-1536x964.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-12-Launch-App-728x457.jpg 728w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-12-Launch-App.jpg 1913w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This may take 10 &#8211; 15 seconds.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-16213\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-13-10-15-seconds-430x615.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"430\" height=\"615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-13-10-15-seconds-430x615.jpg 430w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-13-10-15-seconds-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-13-10-15-seconds.jpg 718w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100vw, 430px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The 3DEXPERIENCE | SIMULIA Linear Structural Validation App is displayed.<\/p>\n<p>Default Product Name: Two Rings A.<\/p>\n<p>Except the default Simulation title.<\/p>\n<p>Select <strong>Structural <\/strong>for Analysis type from the drop-down menu.<\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>OK <\/strong>from the Simulation Initialization dialog box. In a Linear analysis, there is a linear relationship between the applied loads and the induced response of the component. In a Nonlinear analysis the response of the component is not a linear function of the magnitude of the applied loads.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-16214\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-14-Structural-615x318.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-14-Structural-615x318.jpg 615w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-14-Structural-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-14-Structural-768x397.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-14-Structural-1536x794.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-14-Structural-728x376.jpg 728w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-14-Structural.jpg 1990w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>View<\/strong> the Orientation of the Triad.<\/p>\n<p><strong>View<\/strong> the Action bar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-16215\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-15-View-Action-bar-615x332.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-15-View-Action-bar-615x332.jpg 615w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-15-View-Action-bar-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-15-View-Action-bar-768x415.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-15-View-Action-bar-1536x830.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-15-View-Action-bar-728x393.jpg 728w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-15-View-Action-bar.jpg 1923w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Rename the default Simulation title.<\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>Simulation Properties<\/strong> from the Setup tab in the Action bar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-16216\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-16-Setup-tab-615x156.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-16-Setup-tab-615x156.jpg 615w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-16-Setup-tab-300x76.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-16-Setup-tab-768x195.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-16-Setup-tab-728x185.jpg 728w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-16-Setup-tab.jpg 1341w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Properties dialog box is displayed. The default Title is Physics Simulation#########.<\/p>\n<p>Enter <strong>Two<\/strong> <strong>Ring Assembly<\/strong> for new Title.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-16217\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-17-Properties-dialog-box-459x615.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"459\" height=\"615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-17-Properties-dialog-box-459x615.jpg 459w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-17-Properties-dialog-box-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-17-Properties-dialog-box-768x1028.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-17-Properties-dialog-box-728x975.jpg 728w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-17-Properties-dialog-box.jpg 841w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 459px) 100vw, 459px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>View your options for input.<\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>Apply<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>OK<\/strong> from the Properties dialog box.<\/p>\n<h2>Simulation Assistant<\/h2>\n<p>Use the Assistant. The Assistant is a useful tool if you are a beginner or experienced in simulation. The Assistant helps the user understand what conditions are required for the study.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Right-click<\/strong> in the Graphics area.<\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>Assistant<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The Assistant dialog box is displayed.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-16218\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-18-Assistant-dialog-box-615x560.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-18-Assistant-dialog-box-615x560.jpg 615w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-18-Assistant-dialog-box-300x273.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-18-Assistant-dialog-box-768x700.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-18-Assistant-dialog-box-728x663.jpg 728w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-18-Assistant-dialog-box.jpg 1133w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>Setup<\/strong> from the Assistant dialog box. View the two mesh options in the Assistant dialog box. Apply a Global mesh. Use the default element type (Tetrahedron second-order elements).<\/p>\n<h2>Mesh<\/h2>\n<p>Mesh refinement is very important in regions of high stress concentrations such as regions of contact or sharp corners. Typically a smaller element size yields more accurate results, but increases the run time.<\/p>\n<p>Mesh the model.<\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>Mesh Specifications <\/strong>from the Commands box.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-16219\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-19-Mesh-Specification-338x615.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"338\" height=\"615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-19-Mesh-Specification-338x615.jpg 338w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-19-Mesh-Specification-165x300.jpg 165w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-19-Mesh-Specification.jpg 594w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 338px) 100vw, 338px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Mesh Specifications dialog box is displayed.<\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>Part1-Large Ring<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hover<\/strong> over the various Mesh options and commands.<\/p>\n<p>Click the <strong>Edit Mesh Specifications<\/strong> icon. View the default Mesh size (length of one side of a tetrahedron in a mesh) The default Mesh elements per hole is 8. Accept the default sizes at this time. Click <strong>Cancel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>OK<\/strong> from the Mesh Specifications dialog box.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-16220\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-20-Mesh-size-615x285.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-20-Mesh-size-615x285.jpg 615w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-20-Mesh-size-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-20-Mesh-size-768x356.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-20-Mesh-size-728x337.jpg 728w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-20-Mesh-size.jpg 1479w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Mesh is generated for the assembly.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-16221\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-21-on-the-Rings-615x472.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-21-on-the-Rings-615x472.jpg 615w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-21-on-the-Rings-300x230.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-21-on-the-Rings-768x590.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-21-on-the-Rings-1536x1179.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-21-on-the-Rings-728x559.jpg 728w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-21-on-the-Rings.jpg 1683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Material Palette<\/h2>\n<p>Click <strong>Materials (0\/2)<\/strong> from the Assistant dialog box.<\/p>\n<p>Apply material to both parts. Apply AISI 1020 Steel.<\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>Material Palette <\/strong>from the Commands box.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-16222\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-22-Materials-533x615.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"533\" height=\"615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-22-Materials-533x615.jpg 533w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-22-Materials-260x300.jpg 260w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-22-Materials-728x841.jpg 728w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-22-Materials.jpg 769w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Material Palette dialog box is displayed. The Material Palette enables you to browse from materials, research their attributes, compare them and apply them to components in the model.<\/p>\n<p>Select <strong>All<\/strong>. Display the available materials. Enter <strong>AISI 1020<\/strong> in the Filter Search box.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Drag and drop<\/strong> AISI 1020 Steel on the first part.<\/p>\n<p>Click the <strong>green check mark<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Drag and drop<\/strong> AISI 1020 Steel on the second part.<\/p>\n<p>Click the <strong>green check mark<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Close<\/strong> the Material Palette dialog box.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-16223\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-23-Close-615x310.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-23-Close-615x310.jpg 615w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-23-Close-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-23-Close-768x387.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-23-Close-1536x774.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-23-Close-728x367.jpg 728w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-23-Close.jpg 1548w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Display the Simulation study tree.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Right-click<\/strong> in the Graphics area.<\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>Display<\/strong>, <strong>Tree Display<\/strong>. The Simulation study tree displays the Structural Simulation Process. <strong>Model<\/strong> (Geometry, Meshing (Element Family), and Property Definition). <strong>Scenario<\/strong> (Simulation Type, Solution Method, Element Type, Boundary Conditions, Loads, and Solver). <strong>Result<\/strong> (Types of plots, Animations and Tools).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-16224\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-24-Simulation-study-tree-615x312.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-24-Simulation-study-tree-615x312.jpg 615w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-24-Simulation-study-tree-300x152.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-24-Simulation-study-tree-768x390.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-24-Simulation-study-tree-1536x780.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-24-Simulation-study-tree-728x370.jpg 728w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-24-Simulation-study-tree.jpg 1690w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Contact between Surfaces<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Display<\/strong> the Assistant dialog box.<\/p>\n<p>Apply a General Contact to the assembly.<\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>Contact<\/strong> from the Assistant dialog box.<\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>General Contact<\/strong>. The General contact method defines the default behavior for contacting surfaces thoughout an assembly. The benefit of the General contact method is that it detects contact interactions between surfaces automatically. The General contact method in Linear Structural Validation is frictionless.<\/p>\n<p>The General Contact dialog box is displayed. Accept the default name.<\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>OK<\/strong> from the General Contact dialog box.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-16225\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-25-General-contact-615x397.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-25-General-contact-615x397.jpg 615w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-25-General-contact-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-25-General-contact-768x495.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-25-General-contact-728x469.jpg 728w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-25-General-contact.jpg 1233w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>No Connections (Bolts, Springs, Pins, etc.) are required in this study.<\/p>\n<h2>Boundary Conditions &#8211; Fixed Displacement<\/h2>\n<p>Apply two restraints to restrict the motion of the assembly at two different locations.<\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>Boundary Conditions<\/strong> from the Assistant dialog box.<\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>Fixed Displacement<\/strong> from the Commands box.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-16226\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-26-Fixed-Displacement-2-615x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-26-Fixed-Displacement-2-615x450.jpg 615w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-26-Fixed-Displacement-2-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-26-Fixed-Displacement-2-768x562.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-26-Fixed-Displacement-2-728x533.jpg 728w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-26-Fixed-Displacement-2.jpg 1148w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Fixed Displacement dialog box is displayed. Apply the first restraint.<\/p>\n<p>Click the <strong>flat face<\/strong> of Part1-Large ring as illustrated.<\/p>\n<p>Select Translation: <strong>X<\/strong>, <strong>Y<\/strong>, <strong>Z<\/strong> to prevent movement along the X-, Y- and Z- axes.<\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>OK <\/strong>from the Fixed Displacement dialog box.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-16227\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-27-First-Restrant-615x528.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-27-First-Restrant-615x528.jpg 615w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-27-First-Restrant-300x257.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-27-First-Restrant-768x659.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-27-First-Restrant-728x625.jpg 728w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-27-First-Restrant.jpg 1008w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Apply the second restraint. Restrain the motion of the assembly normal to the direction of the applied load.<\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>Fixed Displacement<\/strong> from the Assistant dialog box. The Fixed Displacement dialog box is displayed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rotate<\/strong> the model and select the <strong>four flat<\/strong> <strong>faces<\/strong> of the Part2-Small Ring plate.<\/p>\n<p>Select Translation: <strong>Y<\/strong>, <strong>Z<\/strong> as illustrated to prevent movement along the Y- and Z- axes.<\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>OK <\/strong>from the Fixed Displacement dialog box.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-16228\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-28-Second-Restrant-615x373.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-28-Second-Restrant-615x373.jpg 615w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-28-Second-Restrant-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-28-Second-Restrant-768x465.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-28-Second-Restrant-728x441.jpg 728w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-28-Second-Restrant.jpg 1436w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Loads &#8211; Pressure<\/h2>\n<p>Apply a pressure load to the assembly. The default solver units are N\/m<sup>2<\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: To modify the default solver units, click the <strong>Avatar<\/strong>, <strong>Preferences<\/strong> from the top menu bar. Expand <strong>Parameters<\/strong>, <strong>Measures<\/strong>, <strong>and<\/strong> <strong>Units<\/strong>. Click<strong> Units<\/strong>. <strong>Reset<\/strong> default solver units from the drop-down menu. Click <strong>Apply<\/strong>. Click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>Loads<\/strong> from the Assistant dialog box.<\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>Pressure<\/strong> from the Commands box. A pressure is a distributed load applied normal to a surface. A pressure definition consists of two components: Transmission surface and Magnitude.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-16229\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-29-Pressure-615x480.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-29-Pressure-615x480.jpg 615w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-29-Pressure-300x234.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-29-Pressure-768x599.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-29-Pressure-728x568.jpg 728w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-29-Pressure.jpg 1267w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Pressure dialog box is displayed.<\/p>\n<p>Click the <strong>back flat face<\/strong> of the Part2-Small Ring plate. Apply pressure normal to the surface.<\/p>\n<p>Enter <strong>-3500000N-m2<\/strong>. The negative value represents a pulling load.<\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>OK<\/strong> from the Pressure dialog box.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-16230\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-30-Pressure-OK-615x604.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-30-Pressure-OK-615x604.jpg 615w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-30-Pressure-OK-300x295.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-30-Pressure-OK-768x754.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-30-Pressure-OK-728x715.jpg 728w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-30-Pressure-OK.jpg 946w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Simulate<\/h2>\n<p>Run the Simulation study. Use the Physics Results Explorer App to manage results data from Simulations performed within the <strong>3D<\/strong>EXPERIENCE platform.<\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>Simulate<\/strong> from the Assistant dialog box.<\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>Simulate<\/strong> from the Commands box.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-16231\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-31-Run-Simulation-464x615.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"464\" height=\"615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-31-Run-Simulation-464x615.jpg 464w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-31-Run-Simulation-227x300.jpg 227w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-31-Run-Simulation.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 464px) 100vw, 464px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Simulate dialog box is displayed. For a new user, it is recommended to run the Simulation using Local interactive. Local interactive is set by default using an embedded license. The Simulation is excuted on your computer and the user interface is locked while the Simulation is in process. Using an Educational license, up to 4 physical cores are supported.<\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>OK<\/strong> from the Simulate dialog box.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-16232\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-32-Run-Simulates-dialog-box-615x168.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-32-Run-Simulates-dialog-box-615x168.jpg 615w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-32-Run-Simulates-dialog-box-300x82.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-32-Run-Simulates-dialog-box-768x210.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-32-Run-Simulates-dialog-box-728x199.jpg 728w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-32-Run-Simulates-dialog-box.jpg 1326w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Expand<\/strong> and read the Warnings.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-16233\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-33-Close-dialog-box-615x278.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-33-Close-dialog-box-615x278.jpg 615w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-33-Close-dialog-box-300x136.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-33-Close-dialog-box-768x347.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-33-Close-dialog-box-728x329.jpg 728w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-33-Close-dialog-box.jpg 1322w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Close the Simulation Status dialog box.<\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>Close<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Close<\/strong> the Assistant dialog box.<\/p>\n<h2>Results<\/h2>\n<p>Analyze the simulation results to understand the stress and displacement patterns that develop as the load deforms the model. The Von Mises Stress plot is displayed by default.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-16234\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-34-First-plot-615x341.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-34-First-plot-615x341.jpg 615w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-34-First-plot-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-34-First-plot-768x426.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-34-First-plot-1536x852.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-34-First-plot-728x404.jpg 728w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-34-First-plot.jpg 1773w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In this example, use the results plots for the Von Mises stress, Displacement, and Factor of Safety (FOS). Verify that the Von Mises stresses do not exceed the material\u2019s yield strength. For most metals, the yield strength is defined as the stress point at 0.2% strain offset. For AISI 1020 Steel this is (3.516 \u00d7 10<sup>8<\/sup>N\/m<sup>2<\/sup>). The maximum Von Mises stress (5.28 \u00d7 10<sup>8<\/sup>N\/m<sup>2<\/sup>) is above the material yield strength of (3.516 \u00d7 10<sup>8<\/sup>N\/m<sup>2<\/sup>). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=2bcoNkjRP1c\">Basics of Stress Limits for 3DEXPERIENCE &#8211; YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The mouse cursor automatically acts as a probe.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rotate<\/strong> the assembly to view the highest stress area.<\/p>\n<p>Click a <strong>point<\/strong> on the model as illustrated. View the Von Mises Stress at that point. A Pop-up menu is displayed.<\/p>\n<p>Click the <strong>Show Min\/Max Values<\/strong> icon from the Pop-up menu. If a part sustains high stress values that exceed the material\u2019s yield strength (3.516 \u00d7 10<sup>8<\/sup>N\/m<sup>2<\/sup>), you need to validate that the part is safe from material failure.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-16235\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-35-Show-Min-max-615x508.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-35-Show-Min-max-615x508.jpg 615w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-35-Show-Min-max-300x248.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-35-Show-Min-max-728x602.jpg 728w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-35-Show-Min-max.jpg 744w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>View<\/strong> the location of the Global Min and Global Max values.<\/p>\n<p>The maximum stress occurs in the region where the two rings come into contact. If these were the operational loading conditions, you need to increase the contact surface by enlarging the diameters of the two rings or by using a softer material that would result in larger ring deformation. By increasing the contact surface area between the two rings, you reduce the localized contact stresses.<\/p>\n<p>Softer materials deform easily under external forces, such as stress, strain, temperature, or light. They have low elastic moduli, high strain limits and viscoelastic behavior. Example: Elastic Modulus of AISI 1020 Steel is (2 \u00d7 10<sup>11<\/sup>N\/m<sup>2<\/sup>). Yield strength of AISI 1020 Steel is (3.516 \u00d7 10<sup>8<\/sup>N\/m<sup>2<\/sup>). Compare to 6061, Alloy Elastic Modulus is (6.9 \u00d7 10<sup>10<\/sup>N\/m<sup>2<\/sup>). Yield strength is (5.515 \u00d7 10<sup>7<\/sup>N\/m<sup>2<\/sup>).<\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>Hide Max or Min values and close<\/strong> from the Pop-up menu.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Create<\/strong> a Displacement contour plot. <strong>Note<\/strong>: In SOLIDWORKS Simulation the URES Resultant Displacement and the Displacement in <strong>3D<\/strong>EXPERIENCE Simulation represent the same displacement components. Displacement Component 1, 2 and 3 in <strong>3D<\/strong>EXPERIENCE Simulation represent the same displacement components as UX, UY and UZ in SOLIDWORKS Simulation.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-16237\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-37-Displacement-plot-615x256.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-37-Displacement-plot-615x256.jpg 615w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-37-Displacement-plot-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-37-Displacement-plot-768x319.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-37-Displacement-plot-1536x639.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-37-Displacement-plot-728x303.jpg 728w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-37-Displacement-plot.jpg 1637w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Notice the low displacement (<strong>9.48 \u00d7 10<sup>-32 <\/sup>mm<\/strong>) in the area of Part1-Large Ring which is fixed.<\/p>\n<p>Part2-Small Ring has the highest displacement values due to the action of the applied pressure.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-16238\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-38-displacement-615x349.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-38-displacement-615x349.jpg 615w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-38-displacement-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-38-displacement-768x436.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-38-displacement-1536x872.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-38-displacement-728x413.jpg 728w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-38-displacement.jpg 1616w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The pulling, due to the pressure (<strong>3500000N-m2) <\/strong>applied to Part2-Small Ring, affects the displacement of Part1-Large Ring displayed in red, yellow and green.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-16239\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-39-pressure-pull-615x431.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-39-pressure-pull-615x431.jpg 615w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-39-pressure-pull-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-39-pressure-pull-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-39-pressure-pull-728x510.jpg 728w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-39-pressure-pull.jpg 1286w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Factor of Safety<\/h2>\n<p>Review the Factor of Safety (FOS) contour plot to identify the critical regions of the model.<\/p>\n<p>The FOS plot displays how close a material is to yielding. The factor of safety is calculated by dividing the material\u2019s Proof (Yield) Strength by the Allowable stress.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Create<\/strong> a Factor of Safety (FOS) contour plot.<\/p>\n<p>The FOS plot has a maximum limit of 2 by default. Regions of the model with a FOS larger\u00a0\u00a0 than 2 are displayed in gray. Regions of the model with a FOS less than 1 develop stresses above the material&#8217;s yield strength under the current loading conditions.<\/p>\n<p>The smallest factors of safety occur in the localized regions where the highest Von Mises stresses occur.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-16240\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-40-FOS-615x310.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-40-FOS-615x310.jpg 615w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-40-FOS-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-40-FOS-768x388.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-40-FOS-728x367.jpg 728w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-40-FOS.jpg 1419w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Animation<\/h2>\n<p>Create a Contour plot animation.<\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>Play Animation<\/strong> from the Results tab in the Action bar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-16241\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-41-play-615x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-41-play-615x300.jpg 615w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-41-play-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-41-play.jpg 691w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>View the animation.<\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>Stop and Rewind<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>Exit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-16242\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-42-stop-and-rewind-615x298.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-42-stop-and-rewind-615x298.jpg 615w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-42-stop-and-rewind-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-42-stop-and-rewind-768x372.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-42-stop-and-rewind-1536x744.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-42-stop-and-rewind-728x352.jpg 728w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-42-stop-and-rewind.jpg 1541w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Save and Close<\/h2>\n<p>Save the Simulation study.<\/p>\n<p>Click the <strong>Share<\/strong> icon as illustrated.<\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>Save<\/strong>. Model and Scenario data is always stored on the <strong>3D<\/strong>EXPERIENCE server in your Collaborative space.<\/p>\n<p>Results data may be stored on the server or in a local directory on your machine. Local data is masked, encrypted and only accessible by the owner of the data.<\/p>\n<p>The default option is Server on the platform. Saving the Simulation Results data from a Simulation on the server allows other users in your Collaborative space to access that data and archive the data for future reference.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16243\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-43-save.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"557\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-43-save.jpg 557w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-43-save-300x276.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 557px) 100vw, 557px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Close the Simulation study.<\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>Close <\/strong>on the Two Ring Assembly A tab.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-16244\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-44-close-596x615.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"596\" height=\"615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-44-close-596x615.jpg 596w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-44-close-291x300.jpg 291w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-44-close-768x793.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-44-close-728x751.jpg 728w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-Simulation-44-close.jpg 1090w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 596px) 100vw, 596px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We are finished with this lesson.<\/p>\n<h2>Community<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Academic Community:<\/strong> After you create a <strong>3D<\/strong>EXPERIENCE ID, Educators, can get more information on xDesign and SOLIDWORKS.\u00a0 Request to join the <strong>3D<\/strong>EXPERIENCE Academic Community for free at go.3ds.com\/academiccommunity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Student Community:<\/strong> Students, join the student community for free at go.3ds.com\/studentcommunity.\u00a0 Check out great posts on Mechanism Mondays, FEA Fridays, \u00a0Solid Saturdays (animations),\u00a0 Formula Student and Formula SAE exercises.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Additional Lessons in 3DEXPERIENCE Simulation Series:<\/h2>\n<p><a style=\"font-weight: unset;\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/teacher\/2023\/07\/analysis-lesson-1-solidworks-and-3dexperience-simulation-for-diving-board.html\">Analysis Lesson 1: SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE Simulation for Diving Board<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"font-weight: unset;\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/teacher\/2023\/08\/analysis-lesson-2-solidworks-and-3dexperience-simulation-linear-structural-validation-part1.html\">Analysis Lesson 2: SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE Simulation Linear Structural Validation Part 1<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/teacher\/2023\/08\/analysis-lesson-3-solidworks-and-3dexperience-simulation-linear-structural-validation-part-2.html\">Analysis Lesson 3: SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE Simulation Linear Structural Validation Part 2<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Additional Lessons in this series on 3DEXPERIENCE Works:<\/h2>\n<p><strong><a style=\"font-weight: unset;\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/teacher\/2023\/04\/3dexperience-works-lesson-1-getting-started-with-solidworks-and-the-platform.html\">3DEXPERIENCE Works Lesson 1: Getting Started with SOLIDWORKS and the Platform<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a style=\"font-weight: unset;\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/teacher\/2023\/05\/3dexperience-works-lesson-2-solidworks-save-and-revision.html\">3DEXPERIENCE Works Lesson 2: SOLIDWORKS and Save and Revision<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a style=\"font-weight: unset;\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/teacher\/2023\/05\/3dexperience-works-lesson-3-solidworks-bookmarks-share-and-delete.html\">3DEXPERIENCE Works Lesson 3: SOLIDWORKS and Bookmarks, Share and Delete<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a style=\"font-weight: unset;\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/teacher\/2023\/05\/3dexperience-works-lesson-4-solidworks-and-lifecycle-maturity-states.html\">3DEXPERIENCE Works Lesson 4: SOLIDWORKS and Lifecycle Maturity States<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"font-weight: unset;\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/teacher\/2023\/05\/3dexperience-works-lesson-5-solidworks-collaborative-space-and-bookmarks.html\"><strong>3DEXPERIENCE Works Lesson 5: SOLIDWORKS, Collaborative Space and Bookmarks<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"font-weight: unset;\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/teacher\/2023\/06\/3dexperience-works-lesson-6-solidworks-and-search.html\"><strong>3DEXPERIENCE Works Lesson 6: SOLIDWORKS with Search Tools<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"font-weight: unset;\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/teacher\/2023\/06\/3dexperience-works-lesson-7-solidworks-with-3dplay.html\"><strong>3DEXPERIENCE Works Lesson 7: SOLIDWORKS with 3DPlay<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"font-weight: unset;\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/teacher\/2023\/06\/3dexperience-works-lesson-8-solidworks-and-3ddrive.html\"><strong>3DEXPERIENCE Works Lesson 8: SOLIDWORKS with 3DDrive<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"font-weight: unset;\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/teacher\/2023\/07\/3dexperience-works-lesson-9-solidworks-and-3dswym-communities.html\"><strong>3DEXPERIENCE Works Lesson 9: SOLIDWORKS and 3DSWYM<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"font-weight: unset;\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/teacher\/2023\/07\/3dexperience-works-lesson-10-solidworks-and-3dexperience-simulation.html\"><strong>3DEXPERIENCEWorks Lesson 10: SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE Simulation<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Additional Lessons in this series on SOLIDWORKS xDesign:<\/h2>\n<p><a style=\"font-weight: unset;\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/teacher\/2023\/01\/solidworks-xdesign-lesson-1-getting-started.html\"><strong>SOLIDWORKS xDesign Lesson #1: Getting Started<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"font-weight: unset;\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/teacher\/2023\/01\/solidworks-xdesign-lesson-2-mouse-control-and-collaborative-space.html\"><strong>SOLIDWORKS xDesign Lesson #2: Mouse Control and Collaborative Space<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"font-weight: unset;\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/teacher\/2023\/01\/solidworks-xdesign-lesson-3-sketch-planes.html\"><strong>SOLIDWORKS xDesign Lesson #3: Sketch Planes<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"font-weight: unset;\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/teacher\/2023\/01\/solidworks-xdesign-lesson-4-create-a-dashboard.html\"><strong>SOLIDWORKS xDesign Lesson #4: Create A Dashboard<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"font-weight: unset;\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/teacher\/2023\/02\/solidworks-xdesign-lesson-5-views-and-view-orientation.html\"><strong>SOLIDWORKS xDesign Lesson #5: Views and Orientations<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"font-weight: unset;\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/teacher\/2023\/02\/solidworks-xdesign-lesson-5-importing-files-and-using-bookmarks.html\"><strong>SOLIDWORKS xDesign Lesson #6: Importing Files and Using Bookmarks<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"font-weight: unset;\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/teacher\/2023\/02\/solidworks-xdesign-lesson-7-assemblies.html\"><strong>SOLIDWORKS xDesign Lesson #7: Assemblies<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"font-weight: unset;\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/teacher\/2023\/03\/solidworks-xdesign-lesson-8-4bar-linkage-with-kinematics.html\"><strong>SOLIDWORKS xDesign Lesson #8: 4Bar Linkage and Kinematics<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"font-weight: unset;\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/teacher\/2023\/03\/solidworks-xdesign-lesson-9-external-references-copy-with-mates.html\"><strong>SOLIDWORKS xDesign Lesson #9: External References and Copy with Mates<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"font-weight: unset;\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/teacher\/2023\/03\/solidworks-xdesign-lesson-10-sketching-constraints-dimensions.html\"><strong>SOLIDWORKS xDesign Lesson #10: Sketching, Constraints and Dimensions<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"font-weight: unset;\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/teacher\/2023\/03\/solidworks-xdesign-lesson-10-sketching-constraints-dimensions.html\"><strong>SOLIDWORKS xDesign Lesson #11: Sketch Based and Applied Features<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>More lessons and learning paths on SOLIDWORKS, SOLIDWORKS Simulation and 3DEXPERIENCE Simulation can be found at <a 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