SS-T: 5020 Linear Superposition

Setup linear superposition in SimSolid.

Purpose
SimSolid performs meshless structural analysis that works on full featured parts and assemblies, is tolerant of geometric imperfections, and runs in seconds to minutes. In this tutorial, you will do the following:
  • Learn how to setup linear superposition of subcases.
Model Description
The following model file is needed for this tutorial:
  • LinearSuperposition.ssp
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This file has the following specifications:
  • Material is set to Steel for all parts.
  • Regular connections with 0.25mm gap and penetration tolerance.
  • Bonded contact conditions are created automatically.
  • Static subcases are pre-defined and solved.