Check if force(1) actually is applied in the solver:
Expand the solver tree, default name is "Solution 1".
Expand the subcase tree, default name is "Subcase - Static Loads 1".
Check if force(1) is in "Loads".
If it's not, click and drag force(1) in there. Or right click on force(1) then click...
Hello,
I think I have not been clear where I am applying the preload. In this example it is in the middle of the model, this means I have split the bolt in half. I am not really concerned how the nut is behaving so I just revolved it in the same body as the bolt. If you look on the pictures you...
Hello,
I'm trying to figure out how to apply a pre-load on a model I've drawn. The bolt is affected by shearing stresses which is the reason I want to use the 3d Elements method instead of the 1D method that most people seems to use.
What is the correct way of defining the cross section? I've...
