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Chapter 11: Parametric Thickness Study ​

Tutorial Problem ​

Plate Thickness Variation

Purpose ​

This tutorial teaches users how to perform the Plate Thickness Variation simulation workflow in ESD. It focuses on practical setup, solver execution, result review, and engineering interpretation.

Objectives ​

  • Understand the setup requirements for Plate Thickness Variation.
  • Perform the complete simulation workflow in ESD.
  • Review and interpret the main engineering results.
  • Export the required deliverables.

Prerequisites ​

  • Access to the required model or mesh file
  • Basic familiarity with the ESD simulation interface
  • Required material properties and loading information
  • Understanding of the relevant analysis type

Workflow ​

  1. Define the thickness parameter.
  2. Configure the parameter sweep.
  3. Execute multiple simulations.
  4. Collect stress and displacement results.
  5. Plot result trends against thickness.

Expected Outcome ​

The user observes how structural response changes with plate thickness and identifies useful design trends.

Deliverables ​

  • Thickness vs Stress
  • Thickness vs Displacement

Validation or Engineering Check ​

Where applicable, compare the numerical result with an analytical solution, expected engineering trend, reaction balance, or benchmark result. Record the comparison in the final report or result table.

Notes and Common Mistakes ​

  • Confirm that units are consistent throughout the setup.
  • Check that all required groups are assigned correctly.
  • Review boundary conditions before running the solver.
  • Inspect result contours carefully before drawing conclusions.
  • Save exported plots, tables, and reports using clear file names.