OS-E: 0160 Nonlinear Static Analysis of Snap Fit Assembly Using Continuous Sliding
Demonstrates the effect of continuous sliding in Nonlinear Static (large displacement) Analysis.
![](../../../images/solvers/snap_fit_continuous_sliding_fe_model.png)
Figure 1. FE Model
Model Files
Refer to Access the Model Files to download the required model file(s).
The model file used in this example includes:
CONSLI_Sliding.fem
Model Description
- FE Model
- Elements Types
- CTETRA
- MAT1
- Young’s Modulus
- 5E3 MPa
- Poisson's Ratio
- 0.3
- Density
- 1.1E-9
Results
![](../../../images/solvers/snap_fit_continuous_sliding_contact_force.png)
Figure 2. Contact Force (Y) for Node 58171
![](../../../images/solvers/snap_fit_continuous_sliding_deformed_undeformed.png)
Figure 3. Deformed State of the Snap Fit Assembly
![](../../../images/solvers/snap_fit_continuous_sliding_element_stress_plots.png)
Figure 4. Element Stress Plot of the Snap Fit Assembly