Verification

In the pre-analysis the maximum stress was calculated, in order to verify that our simulation was accurate a comparison must be made. In order to calculate the maximum stress of the simulation click on Add next to Results, and select Calculated Value. In the function drop down menu select Maximum and under the Variable drop down menu select Stress XX in the Stress category. Very quickly the maximum stress of the plate with a hole is calculated and displayed.

The table below compares the calculated and simulated values for maximum stress in the plate with a hole. With a difference of less than 5% we can consider our simulation to be accurate. This small difference in results may be caused by not using enough mesh refinement.

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