Q2. Perform a static structural analysis on the part shown in Figure 2

A) The part is made from general magnesium alloy

B) Use mesh size of 5 mm

C) The I cross-section on the other end of the loading surface is fixed as shown in figure 3

D) A local load of 10 kN is acting on a hexagonal area as shown in figure 3

a) Part modelling to the given dimension with the split face [10 points]

b) What is the mesh statistics? [10 points]

Nodes: Elements:

c) What is the total deformation in mm, in the direction of force applied? [10 points]

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d) What is the equivalent Von Moises stress in MPa? [10 points]

MAX:

e) What is the factor of safety based on von Moises stress criterion? [10 points]