Week 9-Creation of 1D Connectors Challenge

Objective:

To provide the required connectors to the generated FE models from the given CAD model.

Procedure:

Meshing:

Connectors:

Bolt Connector between Rear Truss 2 and Right Rail 2

Bolt Connector between Rear Truss 2 and Left Rail 2

Hexa Adhesive Connector between Front Truss 2, Front Truss 1, Left Rail 1.

Quad element Connector between Left Rail 2, Front Truss 1

Rigid element Connector between Right Rail 1, Right Rail 2.

Angled + capped + L Connector between Right Rail 1, Front Truss 1.

Spot Weld connector between Front Truss 2, Front Truss and Right Rail 1.

Spring element between connector Left Rail 1, Left Rail 2.

Result: