What's New

This page describes recent changes in Linear Structural Scenario Creation.

This page discusses:

R2022x FD01 (FP.2205)

Output Requests for Plasticity Corrections

You can now request Neuber and Glinka stress and strain output for evaluations of plasticity corrections.
The following output variables are supported.
NBSEQ Neuber equivalent stress
NBEEQ Neuber equivalent strain
NBPEEQ Neuber equivalent plastic strain
GKSEQ Glinka equivalent stress
GKEEQ Glinka equivalent strain
GKPEEQ Glinka equivalent plastic strain




Benefits: Neuber and Glinka plasticity corrections provide an estimate of plasticity solution of a model that is analyzed with purely elastic material properties. They use less computation resources compared to running a nonlinear simulation. You can use them in durability analyses for life predictions based on elastic solution and for concept design optimization workflows.
For more information, see Plasticity Corrections

Bolt Preloading

You can now define bolt preloading information for your structural simulations.
Bolt preloading is a type of static step in which you define your bolt loading information before applying service loads to your design using subsequent steps.

The new step is located in the Procedures section of the action bar, as shown below.

Benefits: The ability to create a bolt preload step allows you to much more accurately represent scenarios where components of the design are fixed using bolts.
For more information, see About Preload Steps

R2022x GA

Revised Supports for Element Type Assignments

You can now review and edit element types using the new Element Type Assignment dialog box.
When creating a local element type assignment, you now select a section instead of a mesh part as the support. The element types apply to all mesh parts associated with that section definition. The supports for element type assignments in existing simulations are automatically migrated to use the section corresponding to their mesh parts as their support.

Benefits: Using section definitions for element type assignments, combined with an improved user interface, provides greater flexibility and makes it easier to review and update element assignments.
For more information, see About Element Types Assigning Element Types