Step 11: Assign Material and Property

Property for Solid

  1. Go to Analysis > Property > Property.
  2. Select Entity as Solid and choose Cast Iron from Material drop down list.
  3. Select the Connecting Rod FEM body in graphic area and click OK.

Note:
  • Cast Iron material will be present in default under property browser along with few other frequently used materials like Steel and Aluminum.
  • These materials will have the material parameters as per global standards and it can be edited by double clicking on it.
  • Also new material can be created from Analysis > Property > Material.

Property for RBE

  1. Go to Analysis > Property > Property.
  2. Select Entity as Rigid Bar, Type as Rbe2 and define the RBE DOF.
  3. Select the RBE body in graphic area and click OK.