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Basic checks for your model
The following "Basic checks
for your model" list is useful for identifying gross errors
in a linear static analyses:
1. Check the reactions you get.
Use a loadcase you can calculate by hand and compare using
Utilities > Print results
wizard > Entity=Reaction, Type=Summary
It is worthwhile checking all
your loadcases in this manner since the total load may usually
be readily calculated and gross errors can be identified in this
way.
2. Check the deformed shape that
you get. How does this compare to your expectations for the
behaviour of the model? On reflection is it the model or the
expectations that require further scrutiny?
3. Check the value of the
deformations.
View > Insert layer >
(check) Deformed mesh > (check) Window Summary
This is particularly useful in
identifying problems concerning consistent
units and material/ geometric properties or missing
supports.
4, Check your LUSAS Solver text
output file (*.OUT) for any warning messages. This may
identify areas in the model which could be improved.
5. Check
on mesh refinement is necessary for all FE analyses.
A coarse mesh may produce results which are unconservative for
design purposes.
More
detailed checklist
A more detailed checklist is also
available via the "Help menu":
Help Topics > Modeller User
Manual > Controlling the Analysis > Analysis Checklists
> Pre-Analysis Checks
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