Thermal Event

Define a Temperature (Linear Static) loadcase.

Using the Thermal Event tool, you can setup a temperature or thermal loadcase to solve and understand Squeak and Rattle issues.
Note:
  1. From Setup group, select Thermal Event from selection list.
    Figure 1.
    A guide bar will appear.
  2. Select node(s) where the load should be applied to in the graphics area.
  3. Enter the temperature value.
  4. Click .
    This creates a Thermal event loadcase at the selected node and all the relevant cards are created and listed in the model browser automatically.
An user message appears to ensure thermal property definition in the model. Click OK to continue.
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