Structural Mechanics in 3D 

Compute the deformation of a clamped crankshaft due to a load exerted by pistons.

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Load the finite element package and create a finite element mesh.

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Specify the 3D stress formulation.

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Specify constraints such that the boundary of the crankshaft is held fixed at these positions.

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Specify a boundary load pushing in the negative axes.

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Solve the coupled equations.

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Visualize the original crankshaft and the deformed crankshaft in red using the finite element package.

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