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  1. arm100

    Bolt modeling in Workbench

    Guys, I am having a problem using the bolt feature in Workbench. I have defined all contacts as No Penetration, but the solver gives a "Rigid Body Motion" error. Can you tell me what is wrong. I have made a simple model of two L brackets clamped together by a single bolt to test out the bolt...
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    Interpreting FEA results

    Guys, I am performing design analysis using ANSI/ALI which is mostly based on hand calculations. Obviously, my stress analysis results are going to be higher than those obtained by hand calculations. Is there a fudge factor I can use to address this discrepancy? Thanks.
  3. arm100

    Analysis Method in ANSI/ALI ALCTV:2006

    I am performing Design Analysis on an automotive lift. According to ANSI: "The allowable stresses (strength factors) defined in this standard are based on the assumption of analysis by classical strength of materials methods (models), although other analysis methods may be used". How do you use...

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