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Is it possible to define constant amplitude nonproportional loading within the Mechanical Fatigue Tool?

Tagged: 19.1, fatigue, materials, mechanical, structural-mechanics
    • April 13, 2023 at 7:33 am
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      Yes. You need to use a Solution Combination. See the attached example. The loading is a static load and a varying load. The static load is the axial load (e.g, could represent a preload). The varying load is a bending load e.g., could represent any varying load).

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