Durability Analysis Using the FKM Guideline

This example guides you through creating and performing a durability analysis using the FKM guideline. The FKM guideline is a method for simulating the strength and longevity of welds.

You will learn how to:

• Define load sets and load cases.
• Use the face capture tool in the mesh settings.
• Define a fatigue assessment and a fatigue loading history.
• Review and analyze fatigue analysis results.

Prerequisites
Introduction
Create the Simulation
Associate the FEM with the Simulation and Examine the Mesh
Review the Material Properties
Define a Static Perturbation Step
Run the Structural Analysis and Review Its Results
Create an FKM Analysis Case and Define the Fatigue Assessment
Run the Durability Analysis
Analyze the Results