How can I create a load step to go from timestep=1 to timestep=2

Aurelien M

Hello, 

 

I have this model : 

I created a non linear quasi stati loadstep to impose a displacement to the blue plate and at the end of this loadstep i have this result: 

How can I create another loadstep that will apply a load or a displacement on the structure as it appears at end of 1st load step? 

I am working with Altair hyperworks 2017.

 

Thank you for your help. 

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Viraj_Kulkarni

If you are using NLSTAT you can use Continuous Nonlinear subcase (CNTNLSUB). It exists in subcase options.

If you click option = yes it will continue for earlier subcase(loadstep) id. You can also refer it to follow a specific subcase id.

 

Other way is to use Nonlinear Transient simulation, where you can give the behavior of load vs time xydata, and you can combine everything in one loadstep.