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Home > Forums > Engineering Computer Programs > General Engineering Programs > SolidWorks: Simulation/FEA (COSMOS) Forum

How to apply load on an edge?

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BrianE22 (Specifier/Regulator)

11 Jun 12 21:58

I'm just starting with Solidworks Simulation. I thought I'd do a simple cantilever beam. The "wizard" doesn't allow me to apply a load to the end of the beam. It seems to allow only pressures on faces. So, how do you apply a load on the edge of a cantilever beam?

justkeepgiviner (Mechanical)

15 Jun 12 14:48

How would you apply the load to an edge in real life?

You can use a split line to create a thin sliver of a surface at the end of the beam and apply the load over that.

Are you using Simulation Xpress or full on Solidworks Simulation?

BrianE22 (Specifier/Regulator)

15 Jun 12 15:18

We've since learned how to get the full Simulation Profesional working (via the Add-Ons). I'm now able to put a load on a line. Simulation Express must be the basic offering available with the CAD package.

KevinDeSmet (Computer)

16 Jun 12 8:04

Simulation Express nothing more than a marketing gimmick, it's a way for the sales representatives to claim SolidWorks has 'simulation' capabilities in every seat.

Even though it really only start with Simulation Standard, which is included with the highest version of SolidWorks, SolidWorks Premium. Then there are the dedicated Simulation packages Simulation Professional and Simulation Premium, which give you more capabilities.

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