Prerequisites

To complete this example successfully, you must have access to the required apps and sample files and to sufficient computing resources. In addition, you need a basic understanding of the features and concepts introduced in the example. A list of related guides and resources describes where you can find additional information about the apps and tools used to solve the example.

This page discusses:

Apps

Your 3DEXPERIENCE platform roles must provide access to the following apps:

  • Material Definition
  • Mechanical Scenario Creation
  • Model Assembly Design
  • Physics Results Explorer
  • Simulation Model Preparation
  • Structural Model Creation

Release

This example was developed on the R2020x FD04 version of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform and is expected to be compatible with later releases.

Solve Time

The two simulations, global and submodel, take a total of approximately 35 minutes to complete on a typical desktop with four CPUs and 32 GB RAM.

Sample Data

The Knowledge Base article Sample Data: Submodel Analysis of a Driveshaft Assembly provides the 3D XML data used in the example.

Background

You should be familiar with the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, as well as 3D modeling practices, such as defining lines, planes, and other features. You will use these types of features to define a submodel within the assembly. You should also be familiar with general simulation practices, finite element modeling, and results visualization.

Related Guides and Resources

Guide Description
3DEXPERIENCE Platform Describes the key concepts and capabilities of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, such as the Compass, 6WTags, 3DSearch, and 3DNotification.
3DEXPERIENCE Native Apps Describes the user interface and tools common to all native apps. This guide complements 3DEXPERIENCE Platform.
Simulation | Multidiscipline and Multiscale | Material Definition Describes how to define materials, apply materials to objects, and explore materials and material domains.
Simulation | Structures | Mechanical Scenario Creation Describes how to define and run linear and nonlinear structural simulations, including explicit dynamic analyses.
Model Assembly Design Describes how to prepare to run a simulation outside of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform and how to incorporate external model data into a 3DEXPERIENCE simulation.
Simulation | Multidiscipline and Multiscale | Physics Results Explorer Describes how to perform detailed simulation results visualization for models of all sizes using a wide selection of tools.
Simulation | Multidiscipline and Multiscale | Physics Simulation Fundamentals Describes the interactions, tools, and behaviors common to most physics simulation apps.
3D Modeling | 3D Modeling Core | Simulation Model Preparation Describes how to prepare model geometry for meshing and simulation.
Simulation | Structures | Structural Model Creation Describes how to define a structural simulation model.

If you have a 3DEXPERIENCE ID, you can find additional assistance as follows:

  • The Program Directory includes the latest information about new features and known issues.
  • The Knowledge Base provides question-and-answer articles for a wide range of content. You can search the Knowledge Base for information relevant to your app.

Information about working with simulations and processes is also available in the 3DEXPERIENCE section of the SIMULIA Community. The SIMULIA Community is the place to find the latest resources for SIMULIA software and to collaborate with other users.