Bolt forces
Bolt forces
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Hi
I'm in the process of calculating bolt forces from loads applie to a FEM model. The FE model is basically built from 3D tet elements. In order to save CPU time, I'm wodenring: Will the bolt forces be influenced by using linear tet elements and not higher order tets?
Any with experience in this?
I'm in the process of calculating bolt forces from loads applie to a FEM model. The FE model is basically built from 3D tet elements. In order to save CPU time, I'm wodenring: Will the bolt forces be influenced by using linear tet elements and not higher order tets?
Any with experience in this?





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