Inspire 2017.3: Bolt PreTension Tutorial
Updated by Sanjay Nainani
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Import model
Steps to Import:
Select File Import
Select the file Start.stmod
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Steps to Review:
• Click on the Materials located in the Ribbon in
Structure Tab.
• Review the materials assigned in the Parts Tab
• Review the material properties in the
Material Library Tab
Review Material
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Setting up Analysis
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Create fillets
Steps to Fillets:
• Select Fillets from the
Fillets icon located in the
Ribbon in Geometry Tab
• Click and drag such to
select all the edges of the
model
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Create Fillets
Steps to Fillets:
Fillets around the holes are not needed.
• Thus, Hold Ctrl and deselect the 4 edges around the 2 Holes.
• Click fillet all ( Similar process for any chamfer required)
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Create Fasteners
Steps to Create Fasteners:
• Select Fasteners located in the
Ribbon in Structure Tab
• Select the two inner cylindrical
faces of the holes
• Click Fasten All
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Create Fasteners
Steps to Create Fasteners:
• Select the Fastener 2 in the Model
Browser
• Click enable Pretension
• Enter 5000 N for the force
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Steps to Create Supports:
• Select Apply Supports from
the Loads icon located in the
Ribbon in Structure Tab
• Select the face as shown to
create the support
Create Boundary Conditions
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Steps to Create Loads:
• Select Apply Force from the Loads
icon located in the Ribbon in
Structure Tab
• Select the face as shown
• Enter 1N for the Force
Create Loads
Select
faces
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Steps to run Analysis:
• Let the element size be default 4.8578 mm
• Select Faster for Speed/Accuracy
• Verify that Sliding Only has been selected for
the Contacts
• Click Run
Run the Analysis
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Displacement – Max 5.286e-002 mm Stress – Max 60.83 MPa
Analysis Result
• Select Show Analysis Results