Analyze the Results

Analyze the results and determine if you are satisfied with the submodel analysis.

In this example, you review and compare the von Mises stress plot from the global and submodel analyses. Your comparison evaluates the quality of the results.

  1. Use the Plots panel to change the analysis case and plot type.

    The Plots panel is visible whenever you are viewing the results, unless you dock the panel and then hide that area to which it is docked.

  2. Review the Von Mises Stress for the global analysis. Observe the stress concentrations on the contact points of the individual rollers in the bearing.

    You can view the results for any increment as the analysis was running. You can also click Play Animation in the standard areaof the action bar or click the center of the Compass to animate the results. The results for the final increment of the analysis are shown below.

  3. In the Plots panel, change the Case to Result Of Submodel Analysis.

    It is difficult to differentiate the global analysis results from the submodel analysis results. This is likely because we did not choose to apply an extreme load on the sprocket to accentuate the highest areas of stress. You can experiment with the results by using either higher loading conditions or by changing the mesh size specifications. For example, you can double the load on the sprocket, or you can change the global mesh size from 10 mm to 20 mm. Either option may create a more pronounced difference in the results.

  4. Save your work.

Congratulations, you have successfully completed this example!