This section is dedicated to structural examples
Nonlinear deformation of a seat-belt braket
The most straightforward structural analysis applied to a real engineering case. In this tutorial, we made use of large deformation and material plasticity nonlinearities.
Static analysis on a lock pin bike chariot
In this simple static analysis we explain how to use rigid to apply concentrated force.
Elements benchmark
A simple static analysis to explain the use of different elements type in CalculiX solver.
Elements benchmark 2
Another benchmark between different elements type in CalculiX solver.
Static non linear analysis
Verification of no plasticity on a steel framework.
Large deformation of a torsional spring
Another static deformation using beam elements.
Large nonlinear material plasticity
Tensile test on dogbone spicement using CAX8R axisymmetric elements.
Large nonlinear material plasticity
Tensile test on dogbone spicement.
Large nonlinear material plasticity
A classical blacksmith decoration found in old hand-made gates.
Pressure vessel analysis
Verification analysis on a steel pressure vessel sujected to 4.5[bar].
Pressure vessel analysis
Verification analysis on a plastic-made pressure vessel sujected to 4.5[bar].
Apply torque to a dishwaher salt cap
In this tutorial is explained how apply a torque.
Apply torque to a plasitc screwed cap
In this tutorial is explained how apply a torque.
Apply torque to a dishwaher salt cap with bayonet charge
In this tutorial is explained how apply a torque.
Modal analysis
Frequency analysis of a diapason.
Natural vibration shape on a bell
Modal analysis on a bronze bell using shell elements.
Modal analysis on a real steel frame
Natural vibration frequency on a real steel frame.
Modal analysis on a dual-mass damped flywheel
Only 1/7 of the model was discretized, then *TIE and *CYCLIC SYMMETRY were used to analyze the whole model.
Modal analysis on a rack and pinion rail
Natural vibration frequency on a rack and pinion rail for a glass cutter table.
Modal analysis on a comple assembly
Natural vibration frequency on a complete assembly as a starting point for a NVH analysis (have a look to the next tutorial).
A contact analysis preformed using gap-elements
A simulation in CalculiX from a long time ago. In 2005, version 1.3 did not include contact elements, so this simulation was performed using gap elements.
A contact analysis preformed using gap-elements
A simulation in CalculiX from a long time ago. In 2005, version 1.3 did not include contact elements, so this simulation was performed using gap elements.
Steering rack bellows deformation
Analysis on a rubber bellows with auto-contacts.
Minting process of a steel ball
Minting process of a steel ball on a 1[mm] diameter brass orifice.
Static nonlinear contact analysis
A very simple case to show how to use contact in CalculiX. A cylinder supported to a flat surface.
Static nonlinear contact analysis
In this tutorial, a screwed handle is simulated using contacts.
Centrifugal nonlinear contact analysis
In the first two load-steps, the assembly is built using MODEL CHANGE REMOVE and ADD contacts. After that, a 12,000 RPM centrifugal simulation is performed using flywheel material cast iron plasticity.
How to simulate connection bolt
Use of *PRE-TENSION SECTION.
Modal dynamic analysis
Response of a sheet bar to dynamic loading force.
Micro-switch commutation
Complex contacts in a transient dynamic analysis on a micro-switch.
Micro-switch commutation
Complex contacts in a transient dynamic analysis on a micro-switch.
Static nonlinear analysis on a pipe squeezing
In this highly nonlinear analysis we show how use contact and multiple load-step to compute the residuals deformation.
Plastic bending of a steel pipe
In this example we show how to use rigid and contacts in a hight non linear deformation plasticity.
Non linear contact analysis
Complex contacts analysis. A tear test on a rast 2.5mm cable holder.
Non linear contact analysis
Complex contacts analysis for a isotropic plastic component.
Contact deactivation/activation in complex assembly
In this example, we utilized CalculiX features to deactivate and sequentially activate contacts, and applied pressure to resolve initial contact penetration in a complex assembly.
Complex contacts analysis for a fully anisotropic plastic component
Complex contacts analysis for a fully anisotropic plastic component.
Analysis on a 6000 ton press
A complete analysis with contacts.
Static compression of a rubber
Compression of a Minimal Surface Lattice.
Static hyperelastic rubber model
Static validation of a rubber model with equibiaxial strain test.
Contact with rubber components
Complex contact analysis with rubber component.
Hyperelastic of a rubber gasket
A full 3D and the same but axial-symmetric model of a rubber gasket using contacts.
Deformation on a crane
Static deformation on a crane with bolt connection.
Viscoelastic creep analysis
Viscoelastic creep analysis on a real plastic component.
Viscoplastic creep analysis
Viscoplastic creep analysis on the valve Case.
Dynamic explicit analysis
Fall-test on an electronic device using explicit solver.
Transient structural implicit
Transient dynamic response of a complete assembly to an acceleration pulse.
Transient structural implicit
Transient dynamic response of a sphere subjected to a magnetic force impact against a fixed nucleus.
Transient structural implicit
Transient dynamic response of a bistable valve switching in a complete plastic frame.
Dynamic explicit analysis
Using the deceleration pulse from a dynamic analysis, the plastic deformation of a battery retainer was simulated.
Dynamic explicit analysis
Estimation of the deceleration pulse for a collapsible element sled.
Dynamic impact of a bumper
Explicit structural analysis.
Full scale crash
Full-scale crash in a dynamic analysis using explicit solver.
Dynamic impact on a steel sheet
Explicit analysis of a steel ball impact on a steel sheet. Comparison between the FFT of the sheet time hystory deformation and the sheet modal eigenfrequencies.
Sheet metal stamping
Dynamic explicit analysis.
Gun bullet against a sheet metal
Dynamic explicit analysis with strain failure criteria.
Funnel discharge
Simulation of a funnel discharge using Discrete Particles Methods.
Mixer
Transient analysis on a mixer using Discrete Particles Methods.
Landslide of irregularly shaped stones
Landslide simulation using different shaped stones.
Rotary drum
Mixing of spherical pills in a rotary drum mixer.
Discharge of a silo
Discharge simulation of a silo.
Screw conveyor
Simulation of transport in a screw conveyor.
Discrete Particle Method
Transient analysis on a screw conveyor.
Billiard table
Transient analysis impact on a billiard table.
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