FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS ON PLATE WITH HOLES
AIM: TO RUN A FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS OF PLATE WITH HOLES USING SOLIDWORKS SIMULATION.
OBJECTIVE:
- To create 3D models of Plates.
- To perform Static analysis simulation study for first plate (with 1 hole in the center).
- To perform Buckling analysis simulation study for second plate (with 3 holes).
- To obtain a plot for the stress distribution.
- To obtain a plot for the displacement.
- To obtain a plot for the strain distribution.
- To obtain the factor of safety.
- To compare the results.
OVERVIEW AND 3D MODELS:
Plate structure with holes is widely applied in engineering practices. The reason making holes on the plate could vary, some for installing bolts and other connectors, and others for reducing weight without mainly affecting mechanical properties. Today we use finite element-based simulation software SOLIDWORKS to analyze the plate subjected to tensile loading and verify the accuracy of the numerical solutions.
First plate
Second plate
PROCEDURE:
Firstly, we will create 3D models of the Plates.
then we will create a new study with Static Analysis and Provide the material, as Alloy steel
Providing the Fixture geometry
Load is applied, as -
Creating mesh
Then we will run the simulation
Now we can get the required results by clicking on the result section.
This procedure will be followed for both the parts.
RESULTS:
Study-1 (First plate)
Stress
Displacement
Strain
Factor of safety
Study-2 (Second plate)
Stress
Displacement
Strain
Factor of safety
COMPARISON PLOTS:
For First plate
For Second plate
CONCLUSION:
We can conclude from the above comparison plot that
- Stress in first plate is more than that of second plate.
- Displacement in first plate is less than that of second plate.
- Factor of safety of second plate is more than that of first plate.
So, Second plate is safer than First plate.
Link for Plots, Results –
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1doi5kIjQ_9MjwOF_0Uym88QNhn3ENcTP/view?usp=sharing