CONNECTORS

Objective: To Join a given frame assembly using different types of connectors in the given
order
Procedure:
1. A new radios format file was opened in Hypermesh. The frame assembly was
imported
2. All the 12 surfaces were meshed with quad element type.
3. The 2 or 3 surfaces were connected using the specified connectors according to the
given specifications, by connecting nodes on both surfaces.
4. First connection was done between Right_Rail_2 & Front_truss_1 using Seam-
Quad(angled+capped+L) followed by Left_Rail_2 & Front_truss_1using Quad
elements, Front_truss_2, Front_truss_1 & Right_Rail_1using Spot weld with 3
Layers and 5 mm Diameter, Front_truss_2, Front_truss_1 & Left_Rail_1 using Hexa
(Adhesive), Rear_truss_2 & Right_Rail_2 using Bolts, Rear_truss_2 & Left_Rail_2
using Bolts, Right_Rail_1 & Right_Rail_2 using Spot-weld with Rigid Elements,
Left_Rail_1 & Left_Rail_2 using Spot-weld with Spring Elements
5. Rest all the component left were joined with suitable connectors.

Conclusion:
By completing this challenge , learned about different types of connectors, their uses and
applications in Hypermesh also method of applying them.