PT load and applied load

Mani kumar_21615
Mani kumar_21615 Altair Community Member
edited October 2020 in Community Q&A

I am running a Non linear pre tension analysis in optistruct..i have two loads pre tension and External applied load..How to create a load step using two loads in a single load step.And what is STSTUSUB(PRETENS)?

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Answers

  • Arul
    Arul Altair Community Member
    edited April 2019

    Hi,

     

    Refer this tutorial in Optistruct

    OS-T: 1390 Pretensioned Bolt Analysis of an IC Engine Cylinder Head, Gasket and Engine Block System