Autodesk 466B1-05A761-1304 Getting Started Guide - Page 25

Load Gravity Load-Specific Information Specifies the direction of gravitational load on the model. Select a face to define the direction or use Vector Components to precisely control the direction. Cylindrical selections provide an axial direction. To add a load, you must: 1 Click the load command corresponding to the load type you want to add. 2 The selection command is active so you can select the geometry appropriate to the load you are defining. 3 Specify the load parameters. When needed, expand the dialog box to access the advanced settings. Double-click the load node in the browser to modify it. Alternatively, you can right-click the load node and click Edit [type] constraint. Add Contact Conditions In assemblies, various contact conditions may exist. These are automatically detected when using the Automatic Contacts command. The simulation properties specify the tolerance and type of contact that will be automatically assigned. Review the contacts that are generated to ensure that these accurately represent the physical interactions of your model. Only one contact type can serve as the default for automatically inferred contacts, so some modification afterward may be necessary. Automatic Contacts To automatically add contact conditions, click the Automatic Contacts command. Alternatively, right-click the Contact node and click Automatic Contacts. Manual Contacts At times it is necessary to manually add contacts. To manually add contact conditions: 1 On the ribbon, click Stress Analysis tab ➤ Contacts panel ➤ Manual. Add Contact Conditions | 19