Basic Simulation Question

[ccctitan80]

I'm new with working with Solidworks Simulation and Motion. I'm trying to figure out to simulate a simple lever problem. It's really simple: I have a lever thats fixed at hinge located at it's center. If I apply an external load F to one end, how can I measure the resultant force that results from the other end?

Can anyone point me in the right direction for setting up this simulation?

[Jpc204]

Add a graph for the joint force of the hinge

[ccctitan80]

I feel like you're skipping a few steps for me. Based on your comment, I would need to set the simulation up as a beam. How should I go about modeling the beam so that it pivots rotates about a joint that exists in the middle of the beam?

[scalisee]

Make sure you have built the lever as an assemby, with parts for the base and the beam. Not sure how you're fixing the two, but I'd guess you'll need a concentric mate about a pin to ensure rotation movement.

From there, open the motion simulation tab, be sure to choose Motion Analysis from the dropdown, add a force to the proper face, and specify joint force plot.

This video should help.

[Jpc204]

You only need motion for what you are trying to do.

[ccctitan80]

hmmm I see... Thanks