Week 9-Creation of 1D Connectors Challenge

Report

Aim:mesh the given geometry and create connector and Attach the various parts of the given model.

Procedure:

import geometry

set criteria

2d mesh: 2d- automesh-element size 5 unit, clean up mesh

create material and property card and assign to components

create 2d connectors

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

2. Left_Rail_2 & Front_truss_1:- Quad elements

3. Front_truss_2, Front_truss_1 & Right_Rail_1:- Spot weld with 2 Layers and 5 mm Diameter

4. Front_truss_2, Front_truss_1 & Left_Rail_1:- Hexa (Adhesive)

5. Rear_truss_2 & Right_Rail_2:- Bolt Connector

6. Rear_truss_2 & Left_Rail_2:- Bolt Connector

7. Right_Rail_1 & Right_Rail_2:- Spot-weld with Rigid Elements

8. Left_Rail_1 & Left_Rail_2:- Spot-weld with Spring Elements

9. Rest all the component left Join them with suitable connectors

adhesive

bolt

seam-quads

final result:

Conclusion: all components are connected with proper connectors.