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.

Figure 1. FE Model
Model Files
Refer to Access the Model Files to download the required model file(s).
The model files used in this example include:
- rack_pinion_write.fem
- rack_pinion_read_increment.fem
Model Description
- FE Model
- Element Types
- CHEXA
- MAT1
- Young’s Modulus
- 2.1E5 MPA
- Poisson's Ratio
- 0.3
- Density
- 7.85E-9
Results

Figure 2. Displacement Contour