3.6. Run an Implicit Analysis Using LS-DYNA Implicit

  1. Run bracket_implicit.k using DOUBLE precision LS-DYNA.

  2. Launch LS-PrePost.

  3. Select File > Open > Binary Plot.

  4. Open \implicit\d3plot.

  5. Hold the Ctrl key and use the left mouse button to rotate the model to a suitable viewing angle.

  6. Select FEM > Post > Fringe Component.

  7. Select von mises stress from the list.

  8. Click the Play button in the bottom panel.

  9. Note the stress contour that develops due to the prescribed displacement load.