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SimSolid Analysis tutorials cover the breadth of available simulation capabilities, ranging from fundamental Static Structural and Modal analyses to advanced dynamic, thermal, and coupled simulations. Key topics include performing Linear Buckling, Non-linear Static/Incremental analyses, and various Thermal analyses (Steady State and Transient).
SS-T: 4180 Modal Superelement Export Analysis
Tutorial Level: Advanced Create modal superelement export analysis.
Part 2: Solve the Residual Model

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Discover SimSolid functionality with interactive tutorials.
- Tutorial Videos
  Links to SimSolid instructional videos.
- Access the Model Files
  Learn how to access and download required model files.
- Interface with External Products
  Learn about using other products with SimSolid.
- Assembly
  SimSolid Assembly tutorials cover essential setup steps, from importing geometry and materials to defining special parts like bolts and rigid bodies, managing the assembly structure with clipping and part replacement, and utilizing advanced features like Local Coordinate Systems (LCS) and composite materials.
- Connections
  SimSolid SimSolid Connection tutorials guide users through defining various ways parts interact, covering the creation of explicit connections like Adhesives, Spot Welds, Bushings, Joints, Rivets, Seam Welds, Laser Welds, and Cables. They also cover editing existing connections, setting up custom contact conditions, applying Remote Mass, and understanding the Clamping contact type.
- Boundary Conditions
  SimSolid Boundary Condition tutorials focus on applying various external loads and constraints to your models. They cover applying imported data like forces and displacements (including via .csv files onto specific spots), setting up specialized loads such as bearing loads and hydrostatic pressure, defining thermal effects (expansion/shrinkage and steady-state analysis with solar load), applying wind load, and utilizing springs and mass definitions. The set also includes an advanced example integrating non-linear separating contact with bolt pretensioning.
- Analysis
  SimSolid Analysis tutorials cover the breadth of available simulation capabilities, ranging from fundamental Static Structural and Modal analyses to advanced dynamic, thermal, and coupled simulations. Key topics include performing Linear Buckling, Non-linear Static/Incremental analyses, and various Thermal analyses (Steady State and Transient).
  - SS-T: 4000 Static Structural Analysis
    Tutorial Level: Beginner Perform a static structural analysis of a pullup bar assembly.
  - SS-T: 4001 Buckling Linear Analysis
    Tutorial Level: Beginner Perform buckling linear analysis on an I-section beam.
  - SS-T: 4005 Structural Sequential Analysis
    Tutorial Level: Intermediate Run structural sequential (loading and unloading) analysis.
  - SS-T: 4010 Structural Non-linear Analysis
    Tutorial Level: Intermediate Run structural non-linear analysis in SimSolid.
  - SS-T: 4015 Non-linear Incremental Analysis
    Tutorial Level: Intermediate Review incremental non-linear buckling.
  - SS-T: 4020 Modal Analysis
    Tutorial Level: Beginner Use modal analysis to calculate the first 3 flexible modes of a bridge assembly.
  - SS-T: 4025 Modal Prestressed Analysis
    Tutorial Level: Intermediate Apply prestress conditions to modal analysis.
  - SS-T: 4026 Modal Prestressed Linked to Multi-loadcase Analysis
    Tutorial Level: Intermediate
  - SS-T: 4030 Steady State Thermal Analysis
    Tutorial Level: Beginner Perform a thermal analysis on a cup model.
  - SS-T: 4035 Thermal Transient Analysis
    Tutorial Level: Intermediate Perform a thermal transient analysis.
  - SS-T: 4040 Multi-loadcases Workbench
    Tutorial Level: Intermediate Learn to use the Multi-loadcases workbench.
  - SS-T: 4045 Structural Thermal Transient Analysis
    Tutorial Level: Intermediate Learn how to create a structural analysis linked to a thermal transient analysis in SimSolid.
  - SS-T: 4048 Structural Thermal Coupled Analysis with Temperature Dependent Mechanical Properties
    Tutorial Level: Advanced Create structural thermal coupled analysis for exhaust manifold applied with material having temperature dependent mechanical properties.
  - SS-T: 4050 Coupled Structural Thermal Analysis
    Tutorial Level: Intermediate Create coupled structural thermal analysis in SimSolid for a piston head.
  - SS-T: 4055 Structural Thermal Imported Analysis
    Tutorial Level: Intermediate Create a structural thermal imported analysis, and then create and link to a thermal-stress analysis SimSolid.
  - SS-T: 4060 Frequency Response Analysis
    Tutorial Level: Advanced Create frequency response analysis in SimSolid for a vertical wind turbine assembly.
  - SS-T: 4070 Random Response Analysis
    Tutorial Level: Advanced Create random response analysis in SimSolid.
  - SS-T: 4080 Transient Analysis
    Tutorial Level: Advanced Run dynamic transient analysis in SimSolid.
  - SS-T: 4085 Squeak and Rattle Analysis
    Tutorial Level: Advanced Create squeak and rattle analysis in SimSolid and review the status at different points along the model.
  - SS-T: 4090 SN Time Fatigue
    Tutorial Level: Advanced Create an SN Time fatigue loadcase.
  - SS-T: 4100 SN Time - Import Loadcase - Channel Mapping
    Tutorial Level: Advanced Import channels and create events automatically using a .csv file.
  - SS-T: 4110 SN Sequential Fatigue
    Tutorial Level: Advanced Create an SN Sequential fatigue loadcase.
  - SS-T: 4120: SN Sequential - Import Sequences
    Tutorial Level: Advanced Import sequences for SN Sequential fatigue analysis from a .csv file.
  - SS-T: 4130 Spot Weld Fatigue Analysis
    Tutorial Level: Advanced Define and run spot weld fatigue analysis.
  - SS-T: 4135 Seam Weld Fatigue Analysis
    Tutorial Level: Advanced Define and run seam weld fatigue analysis.
  - SS-T: 4136 Random Fatigue Analysis
    Tutorial Level: Advanced Define and run random fatigue analysis.
  - SS-T: 4140 Global-local Analysis
    Tutorial Level: Intermediate Create global-local analysis.
  - SS-T: 4150 Interference Fit using Align Contact Condition
    Tutorial Level: Intermediate
  - SS-T: 4160 Response Spectrum Analysis
    Tutorial Level: Advanced
  - SS-T: 4170 Structural Superelement Export Analysis
    Tutorial Level: Advanced Create structural superelement export analysis.
  - SS-T: 4180 Modal Superelement Export Analysis
    Tutorial Level: Advanced Create modal superelement export analysis.
    - Part 1: Export the Superelement
    - Part 2: Solve the Residual Model
  - SS-T: 4200 Electromagnetic Analysis
    Tutorial Level: Advanced Create S-parameters and modal electromagnetics analysis in SimSolid for a t-block model. A waveguide t-block is a 3-port device used to divide or combine power in waveguide system. For this tutorial, we are using an H-plane waveguide system.
  - SS-T: 4210 Rotordynamic Analysis
    Tutorial Level: Advanced Create modal rotordynamics analysis in SimSolid for a vertical wind turbine assembly.
- Post Processing
  SimSolidPost Processing tutorials guide you on how to review and interpret analysis results effectively. They cover creating geometric aids like Datum Points and Planes for section-cuts and reference, querying results on specific areas like loaded faces, and calculating specialized metrics such as Linearized Stress and Partial Response/Dynamic Reactions. Additionally, they show how to use Linear Superposition, post-process Seam Welds, find potential Collisions quickly, and use a Remote Point for result review.
Interface with External Products
Interfaces that support SimSolid output file format.
Geometry
Information about treatment and properties of geometric entities in SimSolid.
Assembly
Summary of available functionality for defining the properties and behavior of parts in the model.
Connections
Connections are used to define the association of different regions of interest between parts in an assembly.
Create Analysis
Create an analysis for your project.
Boundary Conditions
Boundary Conditions available for SimSolid.
Post Processing
Run analyses and view a variety of results in SimSolid.
Design Study
Design studies allow you to quickly evaluate and compare the structural performance from different design scenarios.
Verification Problems
Solved verification models.
Frequently Asked Questions
This section provides quick responses to typical and frequently asked questions regarding

Part 2: Solve the Residual Model

Import Geometry

Open a new SimSolid session.
Click Import from file .
In the Open geometry files dialog, choose Residual_model.step.
Click Open.
The assembly will load in the modeling window.

Assign Material

In the Project Tree, open the Assembly workbench.
In the Assembly workbench, select Apply/review materials > Apply materials.
Select Steel from the Generic materials list.
Click Apply to all parts.
Click Close.

In the Assembly workbench of the Project Tree, material properties are identified for each part.

Import Superelement

In the Connections workbench, select Virtual connector > Superelement.
In the dialog, select appropriate units for Coordinates as [mm], Stiffness matrix as [N/mm], Load vectors as [N], and Mass matrix as [t].
Select the DMIG file which was exported in Part 1 of this tutorial from File Explorer.
Click OK.

Figure 1.

Create Modal Analysis

In the main window toolbar, click Modal Analysis.
In the Number of modes window, specify the number of modes as 12.
Click OK.
The new modal analysis appears in the Project Tree.

Edit Solution Settings

In the Analysis branch of the Project Tree, double-click on Solution settings.
In the Solution settings dialog, for Adaptation select Global+Local in the drop-down menu.
Click OK.

Run Analysis

In the Project Tree, open the Analysis Workbench.
Click Solve.

Review Results

In the Project Tree, select Modal 1 subcase.
In the Analysis Workbench, select Result plot > Displacement > Displacement magnitude.

Figure 2.