My question is idealized as follows:
I take a thin section rod of cast iron say 1 mm square and clamp both ends in a manner that causes the rod to bend to a particular predefined curvature that has uniform distributed stress along the section. Then I heat it to a stress relieving temperature of...
Thanks again for your further comments. I am assuming the FEMAP demo CD will be a fully implemented version with FEMAP solver, limited to 300 nodes. I am not sure if I need the additional hassle of patching different modules together!!!
I am expecting the Demo may take up to a month to arrive...
Thanks for the help Greg.
I've requested the demo your recommended and have also downloaded the full FEMAP Basic version and started work with the tutorials. But of course it's not fully functional, it appears the solver is missing or not usable without the dongle. I've also started studying...
I am a mechanical engineer with no FEA experience. I am exploring the possibility of using the technique to analyse stresses and deflections caused by externally applied point loading during alternative piston ring manufacturing processes. My interest is for personal use in relation to my hobby...
