I want to simulate the warpage generated from the CTE mismatch of two disimilar (but connected) metals. Essentially, somthing like two different metal 2x4's joined together and then heated up. Does Simulation allow me to model this? If so, where is the best place to begin (I already have the design)? Any help would be much appreciated.
Hi dgrichte,
Yes, that type of analysis can be performed in Simulation Mechanical. The best place to begin is with the design .
The only difference between your analysis and any other stress analysis is the addition of the temperature as a load. That is, you need to apply the constraints and mechanical loads (gravity, forces, etc) as you would in any analysis. The basic steps that you do for the temperature are the following:
The help documentation ("Start & Learn > Learn > Help") includes a section titled "Examples" in the User's Guide. One of the examples in the Linear and Dynamic STress section is a thermal stress analysis. That would be a good place to start if you are looking for an example.