For background, i am very new to solidworks.
I manage to create this jacket model but when im conducting static analysis with gravity, the structure tends to over deform. Could it be the way i put fixtures and the type of meshing for each element is not correct? Please assist. Thank you.
Qi Xian Ho,
I use your full name because I am never sure which name to use with oriental names.
I didn't look at your files, but you might want to check how the results are being displayed. Make sure that you are looking at a normally scaled plot of the deflections. Simulation software often uses exaggerated scales so that very small deflections will be noticeable in the plots.
Jerry S.
That's a good call Jerry. Could the op post a picture of what they are seeing that is of concern? What is the expected result? Have you tested on a simple part and compared against a known solution?
I will post a picture of the result soon. Speaking of known solution, what are some methods of calculation that i can do on paper to ballpark an acceptable figure for displacement and stress? Would engineer bending theory and direct stiffness method be sufficient or reliable enough in this case?
Reliable is a relative term. Everything you do has assumptions but if the inputs and outputs to your hand calcs are they same as your sim, that should work.
Haha silly me, i changed the scale and everything makes much more sense now. Thank you very much.
Qi Xian Ho,
I use your full name because I am never sure which name to use with oriental names.
I didn't look at your files, but you might want to check how the results are being displayed. Make sure that you are looking at a normally scaled plot of the deflections. Simulation software often uses exaggerated scales so that very small deflections will be noticeable in the plots.
Jerry S.