You are performing an analysis on your model and apply a total force of 20lb to five faces, three edges, and two vertices. What is the total force applied to the model using SOLIDWORKS Simulation?

In SOLIDWORKS Simulation, when a total force is applied to multiple locations on a model, it is important to understand how these forces are combined. When a force of 20 lb is applied to each of the five faces, three edges, and two vertices, you need to calculate the total force by considering the total number of application points.

The total number of application points here is calculated by adding the faces, edges, and vertices:

5 (faces) + 3 (edges) + 2 (vertices) = 10 total application points.

Since each of these points receives the same force of 20 lb, the overall force applied to the model is the number of application points multiplied by the force per point. This results in:

10 application points * 20 lb/point = 200 lb total force applied to the model.

Therefore, the total force exerted on the model as analyzed in SOLIDWORKS Simulation sums to 200 lb due to the application scheme described.