Structural Validation is a native app that lets
you create and manage:
- A finite element model that is used to
represent the model geometry during a simulation.
- Materials that specify the mechanical and thermal behavior and properties of a model.
- Connections (such as bolts and springs) that tie a model to its surroundings or join
components within an assembly.
- Restraints (such as clamps, hinges, and ball joints) that fix translational or
rotational degrees of freedom for regions of a model.
- Loads (such as pressure and forces) that represent concentrated or distributed tractions
applied to a model by an external source.
- Thermal conditions (such as temperature, heat
flux, and ambient radiation) that can induce stress or change material properties.
- Results features (such as contour plots, symbol plots, and sensors) that help you
analyze and view a completed simulation.
For information about accessing Structural Validation, see Opening an App from the Compass.