Week 4-1D Element Creation Challenge

Objective: To mesh the given cad model with quad elements and deploy cross sections of box,i section and x section at positions 'a','b','c', respectively and also add masses at points 'd','e', and add spring elements at points 'f'.

Given CAD model :

Procedure:

Steps Involved:

1.Mid surfacing

2.Adding washersplits

3.Auto meshing

4.Creating Properties

5.Adding Elements

1.Mid Surfacing:

Creating a surface which represents the whole 3D geomentry is know as mid surface of the object.

2.Adding washersplits :

adding washer splits ensures proper meshing of Holes, with no disarranged or mis shaped elements

Automeshing: Here the surface is meshed with Quad elements and with size 5.

Creating Rod,Beam and Bar elements as per specifications given using hyperbeam.

I section:

X section:

Box section:

Adding those properties created to the mid surface using nodes

final Viewing of entire component in 2D as thickness for mid surface is given

.hm file is attached with this submission.