Bracket — Structural Mechanics Tutorials
Application ID: 10314
The bracket models are used as an introduction to structural mechanics modeling with the Structural Mechanics Module.
The following features are introduced:
- The fundamentals: static linear analysis
- Parametric study
- Including initial strain
- Modeling thermal expansion
- Adding a rigid connector
- Adding spring conditions
- Modeling with the Shell interface
- Transient analysis
- Eigenfrequency analysis
- Prestressed eigenfrequency analysis
- Frequency response analysis
- Prestressed frequency response analysis
- Dynamic response to nonharmonic periodic excitation
- Inertia relief analysis
- A geometric nonlinear problem: linear buckling modeling
- Modeling contact problems
- Analyzing prestressed bolts with contact
- Presenting results from shell element analyses in 3D
This model example illustrates applications of this type that would nominally be built using the following products:
however, additional products may be required to completely define and model it. Furthermore, this example may also be defined and modeled using components from the following product combinations:
- COMSOL Multiphysics® and
- either the MEMS Module, Multibody Dynamics Module, or Structural Mechanics Module
The combination of COMSOL® products required to model your application depends on several factors and may include boundary conditions, material properties, physics interfaces, and part libraries. Particular functionality may be common to several products. To determine the right combination of products for your modeling needs, review the Specification Chart and make use of a free evaluation license. The COMSOL Sales and Support teams are available for answering any questions you may have regarding this.