How Can I Verify My FEA Lug Pull Test Results with Hand Calculations?

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Start date Oct 7, 2020
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The discussion revolves around verifying Finite Element Analysis (FEA) results for a lug pull test through hand calculations. The user has created a free body diagram (FBD) of the lug, which is fully supported in a test fixture, but is struggling to confirm the FEA results with manual calculations. Specific dimensions and numerical results from the FEA are not provided, leading to a request for clarification on these details. The conversation emphasizes the importance of cross-verifying FEA outcomes with traditional methods to ensure accuracy. Accurate hand calculations are essential for validating FEA results in engineering applications.

Oct 7, 2020

Boolean

TL;DR Summary: Having trouble with some mechanics hand calcs

Pretty simple FBD of a lug in a pull test that I solved using FEA software, but I’m having trouble checking with a hand calc.
Back end is fully supported in a test fixture
Feel free to make up numbers where not given

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Oct 8, 2020

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Hello @Boolean , :welcome:

Boolean said:

that I solved using FEA

What came out ? With what dimension ?

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