3: Static Structural Analysis

With all the model setup out of the way, a static structural analysis system can be added. There are lots of other types of analyses, but for the solar car team this is what we typically analyze our parts with, This analysis requires the model not be in motion, i.e. all 6 degrees of freedom are somehow fixed between the included boundary conditions. If this is not true, the model will produce erroneous results.

 For projects that plan on becoming very large, it is advisable to add this as its own system in the workbench project schematic. For smaller projects with only 1 or 2 load cases, it is fine to just add them within your mechanical model, which will turn the mechanical model into an analysis system. This can be done at the top of the home tab.

Fig 1. Adding and linking a static structural analysis system in workbench, good for large projects

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Fig 2. Adding an analysis system within mechanical model, good for small projects