Week 12-Creation of 1D Connectors Challenge

Aim :To attach the parts of given model using specific connectors after clean up and meshing.

Procedure :

Step 1) Meshing with 5 mm as target element.

Step 2) Attach the parts with given connecters:-

a)Right_Rail_2 & Front_truss_1:- Seam-Quad(angled+capped+L)

This is a seam connector so the seam option is selected. (2D > Connectors > seam>type>Seam-Quad(angled+capped+L)).

b) Left_Rail_2 & Front_truss_1:- Quad elements

This is a seam connector so the seam option is selected. (2D > Connectors > seam>type>quad).

c)Front_truss_2, Front_truss_1 & Right_Rail_1:- Spot weld

This is a seam connector so the seam option is selected. (2D > Connectors >seam>type>spot ),the layers needed is 3 and diameter as 5mm.

d) Front_truss_2, Front_truss_1 & Left_Rail_1:- Hexa (Adhesive)

To access the adhesive connector, it is under the seam connector options. 2d > connectors > seam and the type needs to be hexa (adhesive).

e)Rear_truss_2 & Right_Rail_2:- Bolt Connector

Since this is a bolt connector, two should be adequate. The bolt options can be accessed from the connectors menu (2D > connectors > bolt).

f)Rear_truss_2 & Left_Rail_2:- Bolt Connector

same as above with different side.

g)Right_Rail_1 & Right_Rail_2:- Spot-weld with Rigid Elements

This is a seam connector so the seam option is selected. (2D > Connectors > seam>type>rigid).

h) Left_Rail_1 & Left_Rail_2:- Spot-weld with Spring Elements

This is a seam connector so the seam option is selected. (2D > Connectors > seam>type>spring).