Post-Solve Checklist
Systematically evaluate your simulation results after the calculation.
Plausibility check
- Deformation qualitatively correct (direction, order of magnitude)?
- Reaction forces = applied loads?
- Symmetry confirmed for symmetric setups?
- Stresses at expected locations, no singularities in the assessment area?
Result visualisation
- Contour plot with a sensible colour scale?
- Deformed view generated?
- Section cuts created where needed?
- Path plots for critical regions?
Documentation
- Screenshots of relevant results captured?
- All setup parameters documented (material, boundary conditions, mesh)?
- Assessment and conclusions formulated?
If a check fails
Don't adjust the colour scale to make results look better: fix the underlying issue. Plausibility failures almost always indicate a setup error, not a problem with the part.