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Click on Apply in the Apply U,ROT on Lines window and constrain
all DOFs in the Apply U,ROT on Nodes window. Repeat for the second
bolt hole.
10. Apply loads:
As shown in the diagram, there is a single vertical load of 1000N,
at the bottom of the large bolt hole. Apply this force to the respective
keypoint:
Solution > Define Loads > Apply > Structural > Force/Moment > On
Keypoints
Select a force in the y direction of -1000
The applied loads and constraints should now appear as shown next:

11. Solving the system:
Solution > Solve > Current LS
Post-Processing: Viewing the Results
We are now ready to view the results. We will take a look at the deflected
shape and the stress contours once we determine whether convergence
has occurred.
Convergence using ANSYS
At this point, we need to find whether or not the final result has con-
verged. Because we cannot solve for a solution analytically, we must try.
12. Deformation:
General Postproc > Plot Results > Def + undeformed