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[mital.patel]

In a thermal-structural analysis simulation involving both transient thermal and static structural analysis, I need to proceed in two steps. In the first step, I want to apply only the preload of the bolt. In the second step, I intend to apply both temperature and pressure. How should I configure the simulation to achieve this?

Additionally, I am unclear about the terms "source time" and "analysis time" when importing body temperature. If I want to apply temperature at a specific step, what settings or steps should I follow to ensure the temperature is correctly applied during that particular step?

[Ankush Choudhary]

Hi, You can try using the coupled field analysis. Please check out the below video in which they have shown the use of coupled field analysis.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iDqwS65wUY