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Nonlinear Structural Analysis
Chapter Overview Training Manual
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A. Background on Linear Analysis Training Manual
K x F F
– Because [K] is assumed to be constant,
essentially only linear behavior is allowed K
– As shown on the figure on the right, if the
force doubles, the displacement (and stresses) x
are assumed to double in linear analysis
– In many real-world situations, however, this small-
displacement theory may not be valid. In these situations,
nonlinear analysis may be required.
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… Background on Nonlinear Analysis Training Manual
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K xx F
– The resulting force vs. displacement curve
may be nonlinear, as shown on the right, so
doubling the force does not necessarily
F
result in doubling of the displacements
and stresses
– A nonlinear analysis is an iterative solution
because this relationship between load (F)
and response (x) is not known beforehand
x
– No time-dependent effects are considered.
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B. Nonlinear Analysis Setup Training Manual
Acceleration
(constant direction)
Force, Moment,
Bolt Load
(constant direction)
Pressure
(always normal to
surface)
E
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… Plasticity Training Manual
Yield Strength y
Unloading
Elastic Plastic
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… Rate-Independent Plasticity Training Manual
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Plastic
y
Elastic
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… Hardening Rules Training Manual
Plastic
1
Subsequent
Yield Surface '
y
2'
Initial Yield
Surface
2 3
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… Isotropic Hardening Training Manual
Bilinear Multilinear
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… Summary of Plasticity in Simulation Training Manual
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… Metal Plasticity Training Manual
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Chart Icons
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… Bilinear Stress-Strain Training Manual
• Model Description
3D large deflection of spring plate
– Spring plate
– Ductile steel
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… Workshop 2A – Metal Plasticity Training Manual
• Highlight the the Model, Small Deflection-Linear Mat’l (Spring_ws01.dsdb) file and
open a Simulation Session.
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• Extra Credit: To better understand the differences, try post processing x and y deflections
and equivalent strains separately for both runs. Note the dramatic increase in the y
deflections especially and the different distributions of strain energies.
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E. Solving Nonlinear Models Training Manual
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… Nonlinear Solution Training Manual
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… Nonlinear Solution Output Training Manual
In this example, the initial penetration 7e-5 may be very small compared
to the dimensions of the model, so it can be ignored. These small values
of penetration or gaps may be caused by the mesh discretization.
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… Nonlinear Solver Output Training Manual
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… Nonlinear Force Convergence Training Manual
Text Output
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… Nonlinear Force Convergence Training Manual
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… Results Tracker Training Manual
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… Newton-Raphson Residuals Training Manual
If a solution fails to
converge or is aborted by
the user, the requested
number of residuals will be
available.
By looking at the residuals,
one can example at which
locations out-of-balance
forces are high. This helps
users identify possible
problematic locations, so
that corrective action may be
taken.
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. . . Workshop 2B – Assumptions Training Manual
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. . . Workshop 2B - Start Page Training Manual
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. . . Workshop 2B – Preprocessing Training Manual
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. . . Workshop 2B – Preprocessing Training Manual
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11. From the details window change the Type to
“No Separation”.
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. . . Workshop 2B - Environment Training Manual
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. . . Workshop 2B – Solution Setup Training Manual
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27. RMB > Insert > Stress > Equivalent (von Mises).
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. . . Workshop 2B - Results Training Manual
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. . . Workshop 2B - Results Training Manual
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. . . Workshop 2B - Results Training Manual
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