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SIMSOLID QUICK OVERVIEW
MODULE 4 – STRUCTURAL NON-LINEAR ANALYSIS
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SimSolid Vision - A new paradigm for simulation
Altair SimSolid is structural simulation that operates directly on
original, un-simplified CAD assemblies, does not create a mesh..
..and provides results in seconds to minutes
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Quick Overview Series
• Module 1: Introduction February 5th 2021
• Module 2: User Interface + Modal Analysis February 12th 2021
• Module 3: Linear Analysis February 19th 2021
• Module 4: Non-Linear Analysis February 26th 2021
• Module 5: Dynamic Analysis March 5th 2021
• Module 6: Thermal and SimSolid news March 12th 2021
• Module 7: Inspire/SimSolid Solver March 19th 2021
(all Fridays)
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Organisational
• Session is recorded
• Q/A-block at end of session (not recorded)
• Raise hand and audio will be activated or
use chat for questions
• Combined presentation of all modules can be shared
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Have a look at…
• Contact us for later communication etc. -
[email protected] • Download - www.altairone.com
• Check out www.altair.com/SIMSOLID
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Have a look at…
• www.altair.de/resource/altair-simsolid-tutorial-projects
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POLL
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STRUCTURAL NON-LINEAR ANALYSIS
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SimSolid Simulation Capabilities
Solutions Materials Connections Results
• Modal • Isotropic • Auto-connections • Contours and Animations
• Linear Statics • Elastoplastic • Bonded, Sliding and • Displacement, Stress, Strain,
• Nonlinear Statics • Rigid Separation with Friction Velocity, Acceleration, ERP
• Frequency Response • Fluid bodies • Bolts • Frequency and Mode Shapes
• Linear Transient • User Extensible • Spot Welds • XY Plots
• Random Response • Solid Seam Welds • Modal Participation Factors
• Thermal • Bushings • Forces: Reaction, Contact,
• Thermal-Stress • Rivets Bolts and Welds
• Inertia Relief • Virtual Connectors • Safety Factors
• Bolt Pretension • Adhesives • Contact Responses
• Linear Superposition • Joints • Strain Energy Density
• Partial dynamic
response
• Fatigue Analysis
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Non-Linear Analysis on SimSolid
Contact Material Geometric
Total run time = 19 sec Total run time = 29 sec Total run time = 5 sec
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Limitation today: NOT possible to combine Geometric non-linear with Separating/closing contact.
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Introduction to Non-Linearity in Structural Mechanics
Geometric non-linearity accounts for the current (unknown) volume of the structure:
• Update of stiffness as the structure deforms.
• Characterized by:
• Large displacement and large deformation.
• Large rotation.
• Buckling, bifurcation and collapse of the structure.
Boundary non-linearity stems from changes in a load or constraint in response to deformation or
displacement in the structure:
• Contact problems.
• Follower forces (e.g., pressure load).
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Note: SimSolid does not support linear buckling.
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Introduction to Non-Linearity in Structural Mechanics
Material non-linearity is used to model dependence of stress state on the existing strain state
• Different types include:
• Plasticity beyond yield
• Nonlinear elasticity (Hyper-elastic, Viscoelastic etc.) - SimSolid does not simulate this.
• Cracking, Necking, etc. - SimSolid does not simulate this.
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Non-Linear Analysis on SimSolid - Separating Contact
Separating Contact - Non-Linear contact with friction
SimSolid has a wide variety of methods to connect parts in an assembly. Four contact conditions types are available for
each connection - bonded, sliding, disabled, separating-closing or separating contact with friction.
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Non-Linear Analysis on SimSolid - Material
Material - Material non-linear
Activate
Non-linear structural effects are specified in
Structural settings dialog. Select NL
Material
At least one model material property must contain
a non-linear stress vs strain curve.
For any analysis that exceed the elastic limit,
SimSolid will provide three outputs for each result Stress vs strain curve
quantity (more details in next slides):
• Elasto-plastic, full load: the results at full load assuming
a non-linear stress- strain curve is used.
• Elastic, full load: the results at full load assuming a linear
(straight) stress-strain curve is used.
• After unloading: the residual results after loading has
been removed.
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Non-Linear Analysis on SimSolid - Material
Material - Results evaluation
Once the analysis is complete, you can display result plots the usual way, but with one substantial
difference:
• Elastic-plastic response under full load - Defines the structural response after all non-linear iterations are complete.
See Point #1 on the stress-strain graph below.
• Elastic under full load - Defines the response as if the material was linear at the elastic load limit (Point #2).
• After unloading - Defines the residual stresses, strains, and deformations once all loads have been removed (Point #3).
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Non-Linear Analysis on SimSolid - Geometric Activate
Geometric non-linear
In geometric non-linear analysis, changes in
geometry as the structure deforms are taken
into account when iteratively solving the strain-
displacement and equilibrium equations.
Follower loads can be optionally defined.
Typical applications include slender structures,
sheet metal and stability analysis of all types.
Results are processed in the usual manner. Select here to
One additional consideration for geometric non- activate follower load
linear analyses is to examine deformations in
true scale.
To do this, show a deformed shape plot in the
normal manner, then select the Change max
deformation button.
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Non-linear options summary * Today: not with „Separating contact“
Define
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Set Structural Analysis
Set structural Specify contact Create boundary Specify solution Run the analysis Interpreting
analysis conditions conditions settings results
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Set Structural Analysis Immovable
Support
Sliding Support
Select from either the Analysis menu or main toolbar.
Hinge Support
Spring support
Pressure load
Force or displacement
Gravity load
Inertia load
Remote load
Thermal load
Bearing load
Hydrostatic load
Distribuited
mass
Bolt tightening
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Solution Settings
→ globally to the entire assembly or locally to individual groups of parts
• Adapt for Stiffness - Use this objective for general load path prediction, modes and/or thermal analysis.
• Adapt for Stress - Use this objective for general stress calculation.
• Custom - Most general objective. All controls can be individually set. Set the max number of passes and
the setting options.
Objective → Adapt for stiffness Adapt for stress Custom
General load path
prediction, reaction General stress Fine grained
Primary purpose
forces, modes and prediction controls
thermal
# adaptive passes 3 4 3-8
Adapt to features OFF ON User defined
Adapt to thin solid OFF ON User defined
Local part adaption N/A N/A User defined
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VERIFICATION VS. FE
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Verification Manual
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Quick Overview Series
• Module 1: Introduction February 5th 2021
• Module 2: User Interface + Modal Analysis February 12th 2021
• Module 3: Linear Analysis February 19th 2021
• Module 4: Non-Linear Analysis February 26th 2021
• Module 5: Dynamic Analysis March 5th 2021
• Module 6: Thermal and SimSolid news March 12th 2021
• Module 7: Inspire/SimSolid Solver March 19th 2021
(all Fridays)
• Contact: [email protected]
• or give feedback after meeting finished
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