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Defining A Linear Static Analysis

A linear static analysis analyzes deformations, stresses, or strains from time-independent loads on an undeformed structure. It requires defining the analysis name, selecting constraint and load sets, choosing a convergence method, defining outputs, and checking run settings before running the analysis. Multiple analyses can be defined and run sequentially for efficient use of resources.

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Defining A Linear Static Analysis

A linear static analysis analyzes deformations, stresses, or strains from time-independent loads on an undeformed structure. It requires defining the analysis name, selecting constraint and load sets, choosing a convergence method, defining outputs, and checking run settings before running the analysis. Multiple analyses can be defined and run sequentially for efficient use of resources.

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Concept: Defining a Linear Static Analysis


Defining a Linear Static Analysis
A static analysis is used to analyze deformations, stresses, or strains from time-independent loads. The standard
linear static analysis applies external loads on the undeformed structure and analyzes the resulting
displacements. Therefore, displacements must remain very small compared to the overall structure dimensions
so that this analysis type stays valid.

The following steps are required to define a Linear Static Analysis:

• Select the type of analysis and assign a name – Access the Analysis and Design Studies dialog box and
select the type of analysis as shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1 – Analysis and Design Studies Dialog Box

In the Static Analysis Definition dialog box, Figure 2, assign a meaningful name to the analysis. For better
reference, enter a description. This description is printed into the Simulate engine's rpt-file.

• Select a constraint and load set – In the Static Analysis Definition dialog box, Figure 2, select a constraint
set and load set from the list, and combine constraint sets or sum load sets if desired.

• Select a convergence method – When using MPA, enter convergence in %, define minimum and maximum
polynomial degree, and select convergence criteria in the Static Analysis Definition dialog box, Figure 2.

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Figure 2 – Statics Analysis Definition Dialog Box

• Define the output – Displacements are always calculated and stored. Stresses, rotations (not for volume
elements), and reactions (forces/moments at constraints and resultant load on model) can be analyzed on
demand. You can also select Local Stress Errors to obtain local RMS stress error information for each
element in the postprocessor. Define a reasonable plotting grid. This is defined on the Output tab in the
Static Analysis Definition dialog box.

• Check and adjust run settings, if required, in the Run Setting dialog box as shown in Figure 3.

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Figure 3 – Run Settings Dialog Box

◦ For both output and temporary directories, you should always use local hard disk drives. Never
use a network drive since the amount of data to be transferred may become large.

◦ You can override the default elements settings.

◦ Enter a suitable memory allocation; in most cases, 512 MB is adequate.

• Run the analysis.

For an efficient use of computer resources and time, multiple analyses can be defined in Simulate, even from
different models, and then processed in a batch run. In this case, Simulate, by default, writes a batch file named
mecbatch.bat in the working directory. This batch file is then started at system level (for example, DOS-shell or
C-shell). This has an additional advantage in that the Simulate graphical user interface is not running, freeing up
memory for the solver. Also, analyses are run sequentially, using one engine license at a time, making optimal
use of RAM. Even if an analysis fails, the next is started automatically.

In addition to running analyses directly using the Simulate interface, or running at a later time, a new
enhancement in Simulate enables you to also run simulation analyses using the Creo Pro Distributed Batch
application. This application enables you to perform a variety of batch operations, not only on your local

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This functionality requires you have Creo Distributed Batch installed and licensed to use it. Also, Creo Distributed
Services Manager needs to be installed to distribute tasks among network nodes.

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