OS-E: 0145 Nonlinear Analysis of Rack and Pinion using Restart
This example problem is of a rack and pinion mechanism, and showcases the restart capability available in OptiStruct.
Model Description
- FE Model
- Element Types
- CHEXA
- MAT1
- Young’s Modulus
- 2.1E5 MPA
- Poisson's Ratio
- 0.3
- Density
- 7.85E-9
Results
Model Files
The model files used in this example include:
<install_directory>/hwsolvers/demos/optistruct/examples/rack_pinion_write.fem
<install_directory>/hwsolvers/demos/optistruct/examples/rack_pinion_read_increment.fem