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    This document contains the results from Pressure Vessel Engineering Ltd. running 29 validation problems in SolidWorks Simulation 2010. For each problem, the analytical and Simulation-generated solutions are provided along with PVEng's results. PVEng found their results to be within an acceptable error range compared to the analytical solutions for all 29 problems, validating the accuracy of SolidWorks Simulation for analyzing stress, strain, displacement and other mechanical behaviors.

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    Pressure Vessel Engineering Ltd www.pveng.

    com

    PVEng 120 Randall Drive, Suite B


    Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
    N2V 1C6
    [email protected]
    519-880-9808

    Pressure Vessel Engineering Ltd. provides: ASME Vessel Code Calculations - Finite Element
    Analysis (FEA) - Solid Modeling / Drafting - Canadian Registration Number (CRN) Assistance

    SolidWorks Simulation Validation Examples – SolidWorks Simulation


    2010 x64 SP4.0

    Summary

    Simulation has a number of validation problems built into the software. These
    problems are designed to prove the validity of its operation. Each problem provides an
    analytical and Simulation generated solution for the problem.

    Solidworks Simulation Built in Validation Sets (Distributed with SolidWork Simulation 2010
    SP4.0)

    Additional verification files

    Disclaimer: This document is provided for educational purposes only. Pressure Vessel Engineering
    Ltd. is not liable for its use.
    All verification samples have been run by Pressure Vessel Engineering

    Run on SolidWorks Simulation 2010 x64 SP4.0.

    Simulation Validation Problems 2010 x64 SP4.0.doc - Page 2 of 36


    #1 Simply Supported Rectangular Plate

    PVEng Results
    Study A – 0.002703 inch Acceptable (0.03 % Error)
    Study B – 0.003786 inch Acceptable (0.72 % Error)

    Simulation Validation Problems 2010 x64 SP4.0.doc - Page 3 of 36


    #2 Deflection of a Cantilever Beam

    PVEng Results
    Deflection – 0.001341 inch Acceptable (0.60 % Error)
    Shear Stress - 9.9470 psi Acceptable (0.56 % Error)

    Simulation Validation Problems 2010 x64 SP4.0.doc - Page 4 of 36


    #3 Tip Displacement of a Circular Beam

    PVEng Results
    Deflection X 0.007137–inch Acceptable (0.24 % Error)
    Deflection Y 0.009915–inch Acceptable (0.08 % Error)

    Simulation Validation Problems 2010 x64 SP4.0.doc - Page 5 of 36


    #4 Cylindrical Shell Roof

    PVEng Results
    Deflection X -3.610–inch (0.3008 ft) Acceptable (0.53 % Error)

    Simulation Validation Problems 2010 x64 SP4.0.doc - Page 6 of 36


    #5 Torision of a Square Box Beam

    PVEng Results
    Shear Stress -0.002132 psi Acceptable (0.21 % Error)
    Rotation – 0.01537 Acceptable (0.26 % Error)

    Simulation Validation Problems 2010 x64 SP4.0.doc - Page 7 of 36


    #6 Effect of Transverse Shear on Maximum Deflection

    PVEng Results for Deflection


    1.2 inches thick 0.0089718 Error Not Measured
    2.4 inches thick 0.0012079 Error Not Measured
    3.6 inches thick 0.00039057 Error Not Measured

    Simulation Validation Problems 2010 x64 SP4.0.doc - Page 8 of 36


    #7 Reactions and Deflections of a Cantilevered Beam

    PVEng Results for Deflection


    Beam Mesh: 2.667e-4 Acceptable (0.63% Error)
    Beam Mesh Reaction: 8 Acceptable (0% Error)

    Shell Mesh: 2.575e-4 Acceptable (3.67% Error)


    Shell Mesh Reaction: 8 Acceptable (0% Error)

    Simulation Validation Problems 2010 x64 SP4.0.doc - Page 9 of 36


    #8 Bending of a T Section Beam

    PVEng Results for Deflection and Rotation


    Beam Mesh Y-Displacement: -5.55e-6 Acceptable (0% Error)
    Beam Mesh X-Rotation: 4.159e-9 Acceptable (0% Error)

    Simulation Validation Problems 2010 x64 SP4.0.doc - Page 10 of 36


    #9 Bending of a Circular Plate with a Center Hole

    PVEng Results for Deflection and Rotation


    Deflection: 0.04784 Acceptable (2.49% Error)
    Rotation: 0.00464 Acceptable (2.91% Error)

    Simulation Validation Problems 2010 x64 SP4.0.doc - Page 11 of 36


    #10 Circular Plate Under a Concentrated Load

    PVEng Result for Displacement


    0.0: 5.465e-6 No Analytical
    1.0: 3.565e-6 Acceptable (0.77% Error)
    2.0: 2.224e-6 Acceptable (1.22% Error)
    3.0: 1.151e-6 Acceptable (0.64% Error)
    4.0 3.913e-7 Acceptable (0.69% Error)
    5.0 0 (Zero) Acceptable (0% Error)

    Simulation Validation Problems 2010 x64 SP4.0.doc - Page 12 of 36


    #11 Test of a Pinched Cylinder with Diaphragm

    PVEng Results for Deflection


    Deflection: 1.852e-5 Acceptable (1.49% Error)

    Simulation Validation Problems 2010 x64 SP4.0.doc - Page 13 of 36


    #12 Clamped Square Plate Under Uniform Loading

    PVEng Results for Displacement


    10(q = 1.0 psi): 2.7923e-6 Acceptable (1.47% Error)
    100(q = 1.0 psi): 0.0027923 Acceptable (1.47% Error)
    1000(q = 0.01 psi): 0.027923 Acceptable (1.47% Error)

    Simulation Validation Problems 2010 x64 SP4.0.doc - Page 14 of 36


    #13 Thermal Stress Analysis of a 2D Structure

    PVEng Results for Displacement and Stress


    Y-Displacement: 0.0008125 Acceptable (0% Error)
    SX – Stress: 19500 Acceptable (0% Error)

    Simulation Validation Problems 2010 x64 SP4.0.doc - Page 15 of 36


    #14 Fixed Rectangular Frame Subject to Horizontal Force

    PVEng Results for Reaction Forces


    Vertical Reaction Force: 1.875 Acceptable (0% Error)
    Horizontal Reaction Force: 4.9999 Acceptable (0% Error)
    Reaction Moment MA: 562.51 Acceptable (0% Error)

    Simulation Validation Problems 2010 x64 SP4.0.doc - Page 16 of 36


    #15 Clamped Beam Subject to Prescribed Displacement

    PVEng Results Stress and Reactions


    Shell Mesh Max Stress: 28343 Acceptable (0.78% Error)
    Shell Mesh Reaction Force: 938.87 Acceptable (0.15% Error)

    Beam Mesh Max Stress: 28090 Acceptable (0.12% Error)


    Beam Mesh Reaction Force: 936.28 Acceptable (0.13% Error)

    Simulation Validation Problems 2010 x64 SP4.0.doc - Page 17 of 36


    #16 Bending of a Solid Beam

    PVEng Results for Moment and Shear Force


    Solid Mesh Displacement End Moment: -0.005007 Acceptable (0.14% Error)
    Solid Mesh Displacement Shear Force: -0.005092 Acceptable (1.84% Error)

    Beam Mesh Displacement End Moment: -0.005 Acceptable (0% Error)


    Beam Mesh Displacement Shear Force: -0.005 Acceptable (0% Error)

    Simulation Validation Problems 2010 x64 SP4.0.doc - Page 18 of 36


    #17 Thermal Stress Analysis of a 3D Structure

    PVEng Results for Translation


    At Mid Plane: 6.5e-4 Acceptable (0% Error)
    At Free End: 1.3e-3 Acceptable (0% Error)

    Simulation Validation Problems 2010 x64 SP4.0.doc - Page 19 of 36


    #18 Rotating Solid Disk

    PVEng Results for Stress


    Location R 0.5” –Radial Stress: 402.1 Acceptable (3.42% Error)
    Location R 0.5” –Tangential Stress: 414.4 Acceptable (0.60% Error)

    Location R 8.5” –Radial Stress: 44.80 Acceptable (0.71% Error)


    Location R 8.5” –Tangential Stress: 202.8 Acceptable (0.18% Error)

    Simulation Validation Problems 2010 x64 SP4.0.doc - Page 20 of 36


    #19 Laterally Loaded Tapered Beam

    PVEng Results for Bending Stress


    Solid Mesh: 8374 Acceptable (0.49% Error)
    Shell Mesh: 8319 Acceptable (0.17% Error)

    Simulation Validation Problems 2010 x64 SP4.0.doc - Page 21 of 36


    #20 Bending of a Cantilever Beam

    PVEng Results for Displacement and Rotation


    Solid Mesh Displacement: -0.004024 Acceptable (0.60% Error)
    Solid Mesh Rotation: Not Measured

    Beam Mesh Displacement: -0.004 Acceptable (0% Error)


    Beam Mesh Rotation: -0.0006 Acceptable (0% Error)

    Simulation Validation Problems 2010 x64 SP4.0.doc - Page 22 of 36


    #21 Pin with Rotational Spring

    PVEng Results for Displacement


    Tangential Displacement: 0.0050027 Acceptable (0% Error)

    Simulation Validation Problems 2010 x64 SP4.0.doc - Page 23 of 36


    #22 Deformation of a Uniformly Loaded Beam

    PVEng Results for Displacement


    Solid Mesh Max Displacement in the Y-Direction: 1.755e-3 Acceptable (1.27% Error)

    Beam Mesh Max Displacement in the Y-Direction: 1.758e-3 Acceptable (1.44% Error)

    Simulation Validation Problems 2010 x64 SP4.0.doc - Page 24 of 36


    #23 Shear Stress in Hollow Cylinder

    PVEng Results for Shear Stress


    Max Shear Stress: 2.361 Acceptable (0.42% Error)

    Simulation Validation Problems 2010 x64 SP4.0.doc - Page 25 of 36


    #24 Deflection of a Cantilever Under Gravity

    PVEng Results for Displacement


    Maximum Displacement: 2.22233e-3 Acceptable (0.15% Error)

    Simulation Validation Problems 2010 x64 SP4.0.doc - Page 26 of 36


    #25 Conical Shaped Vessel Under Centrifugal Load

    PVEng Results for Stress


    Hoop Stress: 6.935e-4 Acceptable (0.63% Error)

    Simulation Validation Problems 2010 x64 SP4.0.doc - Page 27 of 36


    #26 Tensile Stress in a Steel Bar

    PVEng Results for Stress


    Max Tensile Stress: 3.053e+4 Acceptable (4.32% Error)

    Simulation Validation Problems 2010 x64 SP4.0.doc - Page 28 of 36


    #27 Hoop Stress in Thin-Walled Pressure Vessel

    PVEng Results for Stress


    Membrane Stress: 10004 Acceptable (0.4% Error)

    Simulation Validation Problems 2010 x64 SP4.0.doc - Page 29 of 36


    #28 Space Truss with Vertical Load

    PVEng Results for Force


    Axial Force of Member AC: 55.921 Acceptable (0.14% Error)

    Simulation Validation Problems 2010 x64 SP4.0.doc - Page 30 of 36


    #29 Cylindrical Shell Under Edge Moment

    PVEng Results for Stress


    Tangential Stress: 60.05 Acceptable (0.08% Error)

    Simulation Validation Problems 2010 x64 SP4.0.doc - Page 31 of 36


    #30 Elliptic Membrane under Pressure

    PVEng Results for Stress


    Normal Stress at D: 91.56 Acceptable (1.23% Error)

    Simulation Validation Problems 2010 x64 SP4.0.doc - Page 32 of 36


    #31 Skew Plate under Normal Pressure

    PVEng Results for Stress


    Max Principal Stress: 0.8065 Acceptable (0.56% Error)

    Simulation Validation Problems 2010 x64 SP4.0.doc - Page 33 of 36


    #32 Cylindrical Shell Under Pressure Load

    PVEng Results for Stress


    Tangential Stress at E: 59.976 Acceptable (0.04% Error)

    Simulation Validation Problems 2010 x64 SP4.0.doc - Page 34 of 36


    #33 Z-section Cantilever under Torsion Bending

    PVEng Results for Stress


    Normal Stress at A: -103.6 Acceptable (4.78% Error)

    Simulation Validation Problems 2010 x64 SP4.0.doc - Page 35 of 36


    #34 Hemisphere Under Point Loads

    PVEng Results for Displacement


    Displacement at A: 0.185 Acceptable (0% Error)

    Simulation Validation Problems 2010 x64 SP4.0.doc - Page 36 of 36

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