Verification

In the pre-analysis, the maximum stress was calculated. To verify that our simulation was accurate, a comparison must be made. In order to view the maximum stress of the simulation, in the Add drop down menu select the Equivalent Stress contour result and find the Calculated maximum in the Summary section.Calculated Value, change Function to Maximum and the Variable to Stress YY.

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The table below compares the calculated and simulated values for maximum stress in the stepped shaft. There is a negligible less than 5% difference between the finite element calculation and the simulation result.

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