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708 | Chapter 24 Calculating Stress on 3D Parts
Key Terms
Te r m Definition
distributed force A force that is spread over an area.
FEA Finite element analysis. A calculation routine, or method. Calculates stress and
deformation in a plane for plates with a given thickness, or in a cross section with
individual forces, stretching loads, and fixed and/or moveable supports. The FEA
routine uses its own layer group for input and output.
fixed support A support that is fixed to a part and cannot be moved.
load Forces and moments that act on a part.
mesh Graphical representation of a mesh pattern on a model, required for FEA
calculation and display of the result.
result Results of FEA calculations. Result is displayed in a table, and as surface isoareas on
a model.
stress Force or pressure on a part. Stress is force per area.
surface isoarea Graphic representation of a stress calculation result displayed on the surface of a
model.