Pinball impact validation test case (pinp)
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This validation test concerns the validation of the various steps during a classical study via module EUROPLEXUS. Two files are used for this validation test:

pinp.epx

pinp.msh




Loading the study into module EUROPLEXUS
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The Module EUROPLEXUS command file can be imported by going to the "File" menu and clicking on "Open EPX File" (cf.) and selecting the epx file of the study.


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Figure 2.1-1: Module EUROPLEXUS: Loading a europlexus study file

When selecting the pinp.epx study file in the resources/examples/med-meshes/impact-dale directory, the module automatically searches for the mesh file of the same name in the directory containing the command file.




Viewing the command file EUROPLEXUS
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To view the order file, click on "CONTINUE" at the bottom right of the main window of the Europlexus module.

When right-clicking in the command file editor, the figure menu appears.


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Figure 2.2-1: Module EUROPLEXUS: Right-click menu

Selecting "Mesh verification" in this menu gives access to a menu:


* Full summary


* Edge size


* Aspect ratio

By selecting "Full summary", general information about the mesh appears in the window under the "Mesh view" window as the number of elements appears (cf. figure)


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Figure 2.2-2: Module EUROPLEXUS: Mesh Verification

Similarly, by selecting "Edge size", a menu proposes a percentage to select in order to display the n% smallest elements


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Figure 2.2-3: Module EUROPLEXUS: Selecting the display of the smallest items

By selecting 10%, the "Mesh view" window displays the 10% smallest elements (see Figure).


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Figure 2.2-4: Module EUROPLEXUS: Showing the 10% smallest items
By selecting "Aspect ratio", a menu offers minimum values to filter the elements. Thus, if we select a minimum "Aspect ratio" of 1, the information concerning the elements with a larger ratio appears in the window under the "Mesh View" window.


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Figure 2.2-5: Module EUROPLEXUS: Items with a ratio greater than 1

The command file is modified by changing the final time. By clicking on "COMPARE" at the top right of the command file window, you can clearly see the modification compared to the original version (see Figure).


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Figure 2.2-6: Module EUROPLEXUS: Comparing Command Files

We click on "RESET", all the changes made to the command file are canceled.




    Executing Europlexus (Starting calculation)
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After starting the calculation, the module goes to the working mode called "Calculations follow-up".

Files in the working directory are accessed by right-clicking (see Figure).


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Figure 2.3-1: Module EUROPLEXUS: Access to files in the working directory

By selecting "Open", an editor opens on the file.


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Figure 2.3-2: Module EUROPLEXUS: Opening the selected file

By selecting "Preview as text", a menu allows you to choose the last n lines of the selected file (see Figure).


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Figure 2.3-3: Module EUROPLEXUS: The last 100 lines of a file

By clicking on the "Listing" tab, the listing file appears (see Figure).


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Figure 2.3-4: Module EUROPLEXUS: Listing