2 Replies Latest reply on Mar 18, 2010 5:47 PM by 1-HVMRZ9

Simulation Bolt Connector Analysis - How to determine if the bolt fails ...

1-HVMRZ9 Mar 17, 2010 6:11 PM

Hello,

I'm just trying to understand the bolt connector simulation in SolidWorks. Is there a way to determine if the bolt fails? I have a test setup that I ran two analyses on using 50lb and 5000lb respectively. The diameter of the hole is .250 using ASTM-A36 steel. There is a no penetration contact set between the two faces in contact with each other of each part and has a pretension torque of 96 in./lbs. Can anyone explain the 5000lb analyses? Is this the way to determine if a bolt fails ... if at all? Any light that can be shed would be great.

Thanks,

Jeremy

Re: Simulation Bolt Connector Analysis - How to determine if the bolt fails ...

Derek Bishop Mar 17, 2010 8:32 PM (in response to 1-HVMRZ9)

Once you have defined bolt connectors and run the study you can check the adequacy of the bolts a coupe of ways. The first is to RMB on results and select "List in bolt bearing force". This lists the various forces and moments acting on each bolt. Do this before the second method is done or you will not be able to view the results.

The second method is to RMB on results and select "Define Pin/Bolt check". The plot shows the bolts in poistion with those that fail the safety criteria listed shown in red. By clicking the various selectors you can identify those where there is a problem.

Search in help under "Pin/Bolt check plot" and "Pin bolt check" for more details.
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  1-HVMRZ9 Mar 18, 2010 5:47 PM (in response to Derek Bishop)
  
  Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you.
  
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