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.
Modal analysis
Frequency analysis of a diapason.
Modal dynamic analysis
Response of a sheet bar to dynamic loading force.
Non linear contact analysis
Complex contacts analysis for a isotropic plastic component.
Contact with rubber components
Complex contact analysis with rubber component.
Modal analysis on a real steel frame
Natural vibration frequency on a real steel frame.
Static hyperelastic rubber model
Static validation of a rubber model with equibiaxial strain test.
Viscoelastic creep analysis
Viscoelastic creep analysis on a real plastic component.
Micro-switch commutation
Complex contacts in a transient dynamic analysis on a micro-switch.
Natural vibration shape on a bell
Modal analysis on a bronze bell using shell elements.
Deformation on a crane
Static deformation on a crane with bolt connection.
Modal analysis on a rack and pinion rail
Natural vibration frequency on a rack and pinion rail for a glass cutter table.
Large deformation of a torsional spring
Another static deformation using beam elements.
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.
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).
Viscoplastic creep analysis
Viscoplastic creep analysis on the valve Case.
Minting process of a steel ball
Minting process of a steel ball on a 1[mm] diameter brass orifice.
Hyperelastic of a rubber gasket
A full 3D and the same but axial-symmetric model of a rubber gasket using contacts.
Plastic bending of a steel pipe
In this example we show how to use rigid and contacts in a hight non linear deformation plasticity.
Static analysis on a lock pin bike chariot
In this simple static analysis we explain how to use rigid to apply concentrated force.
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.
Static nonlinear contact analysis
A very simple case to show how to use contact in CalculiX. A cylinder supported to a flat surface.
Analysis on a 6000 ton press
A complete analysis with contacts.
Complex contacts analysis for a fully anisotropic plastic component
Complex contacts analysis for a fully anisotropic plastic component.
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.
Dynamic explicit analysis
Using the deceleration pulse from a dynamic analysis, the plastic deformation of a battery retainer was simulated.
Static compression of a rubber
Compression of a Minimal Surface Lattice.
Non linear contact analysis
Complex contacts analysis. A tear test on a rast 2.5mm cable holder.
Steering rack bellows deformation
Analysis on a rubber bellows with auto-contacts.
Static non linear analysis
Verification of no plasticity on a steel framework.
Pressure vessel analysis
Verification analysis on a plastic-made pressure vessel sujected to 4.5[bar].
Pressure vessel analysis
Verification analysis on a steel pressure vessel sujected to 4.5[bar].
Micro-switch commutation
Complex contacts in a transient dynamic analysis on a micro-switch.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Large nonlinear material plasticity
A classical blacksmith decoration found in old hand-made gates.
Large nonlinear material plasticity
Tensile test on dogbone spicement.
Large nonlinear material plasticity
Tensile test on dogbone spicement using CAX8R axisymmetric elements.
How to simulate connection bolt
Use of *PRE-TENSION SECTION.
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.
Thermal analysis on a MTB disk-break
Steady state thermal analysis using breack heat power and free convection.
Friction heat generation
In this tutorial ten clutch engagement were simulated with 4[s] on and 56[s] off.
Thermal analysis on a heat dissipator
The same as before but in CalculiX.
Natural eigenfrequencies of the buzzer
Modal analysis of the buzzer vibration membrane.
Electric welding
A segregated coupling between CalculiX and Elmer to simulate an electric welding process.
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