Model Inputs Archives - ESRD https://www.esrd.com/support/software-faqs/category/stresscheck-usage-implementation/model-inputs/ Engineering Software Research and Development, Inc. Mon, 29 Apr 2024 19:49:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://www.esrd.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-SC_mark_LG72ppi-32x32.jpg Model Inputs Archives - ESRD https://www.esrd.com/support/software-faqs/category/stresscheck-usage-implementation/model-inputs/ 32 32 What Are the Requirements for Using Triangle and/or Quadrilateral Elements in StressCheck? https://www.esrd.com/support/software-faqs/requirements-for-using-tri-quad-elements-in-stresscheck/ Mon, 29 Apr 2024 19:44:19 +0000 https://www.esrd.com/?post_type=epkb_post_type_2&p=31697 In StressCheck, Triangle (3-sided) elements and Quadrilateral (4-sided) elements are available for meshing geometric surfaces and curves for subsequent engineering simulations. The following are the requirements (and limitations) for using Triangle and/or Quadrilateral elements in Planar, Extrude, Axisymmetric and 3D analyses.]]>
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]]> What are the 3D Bearing Load Requirements? https://www.esrd.com/support/software-faqs/3d-bearing-load-requirements/ Wed, 15 Jul 2020 18:34:05 +0000 https://esrd.com/?post_type=faq&p=15356 Bearing loads are defined as sinusoidal traction distributions applied to cylindrical surfaces as force vectors (Fx and Fy), or as a force magnitude (F) and angle (α). Bearing loads are defined in the Load tab via Select > Any Surface/Face/Face Surface > Bearing.]]>
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]]> Can I Assign Material Properties to Bodies/Parts Directly? https://www.esrd.com/support/software-faqs/assign-material-properties-to-bodies/ Fri, 01 May 2020 15:06:22 +0000 https://esrd.com/?post_type=faq&p=13906 With the StressCheck v10.5 release, there is now a feature to allow assignment of material properties directly to bodies/parts (sheet or solid). ]]>
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]]> How Do I Ensure My Model Assignments Persist? https://www.esrd.com/support/software-faqs/model-assignment-persistence/ Tue, 04 Feb 2020 15:49:21 +0000 https://esrd.com/?post_type=faq&p=12772 When assigning material properties, boundary conditions or other model attributes, it is best to assign to geometric entities (points, curves or surfaces) instead of mesh entities (nodes, element edges or element faces).]]>
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]]> What Intrinsic Functions and Mathematical Expressions Are Supported in StressCheck? https://www.esrd.com/support/software-faqs/intrinsic-functions-mathematical-expressions/ Wed, 09 Oct 2019 21:44:27 +0000 https://esrd.com/?post_type=faq&p=11829 StressCheck supports the use of certain intrinsic functions and mathematical expressions (FORTRAN or Mathematica conventions) when defining parameters and/or formulae. For example, "sin(x)" for sine(x), where "x" is a user input in radians.]]>
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]]> What Ranges Are Applicable for Offset, P1 and P2 (Min/Max) Inputs? https://www.esrd.com/support/software-faqs/offset-p1-p2-min-max-inputs/ Tue, 08 Oct 2019 04:54:45 +0000 https://esrd.com/?post_type=faq&p=11774 In general the range when entering Offset, P1 (Min/Max) and P2 (Min/Max) inputs for object generation, or object boundary extractions in the Points tab, is typically normalized to [0,1]. However for some geometries, such as spheres, cylinders and cones, the P1 (Min/Max) and/or P2 (Min/Max) inputs may be conveniently entered in degrees.]]>
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]]> What’s the Difference Between TLAP-Traction Options Near Faces and All Faces? https://www.esrd.com/support/software-faqs/tlap-traction-near-faces-vs-all-faces/ Sat, 04 May 2019 01:05:26 +0000 https://esrd.com/?post_type=faq&p=10259 In StressCheck, there are two TLAP-Traction options for applying one or more Total Loads at a Point (TLAPs) on selected element faces or geometric surfaces to generate a statically equivalent set of tractions: Near Faces and All Faces.]]>
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]]> What is the Difference Between TLAP-Bearing Options IMO and Default? https://www.esrd.com/support/software-faqs/tlap-bearing-imo-vs-default/ Fri, 03 May 2019 23:42:53 +0000 https://esrd.com/?post_type=faq&p=10253 As of StressCheck v10.4, users can select from two different TLAP-Bearing options: Default and IMO (Ignore Moments & Offsets).]]>
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]]> How Do I Expand the Material Property Database? https://www.esrd.com/support/software-faqs/expanding-material-property-database/ Mon, 01 Apr 2019 23:22:47 +0000 https://esrd.com/?post_type=faq&p=9947 The material property database (accessed by clicking the "Browse..." button in the Material tab, Define subtab) may be manually expanded by modifying the material.dat file found in the StressCheck installation directory.]]>
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]]> How Can I Update All Model Sets? https://www.esrd.com/support/software-faqs/update-all-model-sets/ Wed, 20 Mar 2019 19:24:40 +0000 https://esrd.com/?post_type=faq&p=9883 Sometimes, it may be required to update set lists to reflect changes in the model. This is especially true for sets created by the Locate method, in which the pick coordinates and box tolerance will determine which objects will be added to the set.]]>
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