Week 9-Creation of 1D Connectors Challenge

Aim :For the given structure frame we need to generate the mesh with mentioned quality criteria,and make the appropriate connections in the mentioned components.

Theory:
For the given frame we need to generate 2D mesh and make connections like seam weld,bolt,spot weld and element as spring element and RBE2 element,Hexa (adhesive )element

Procedure:
1. Import the model
2.Set the quality criteria and mesh the component
3.connections

1.Import the model:
Import the model from the local folder file ˃ import or open ˃select the folder and open.


Fig:Imported Model




2.Set the quality criteria and mesh the componentes :
Before the start the meshing we need to enter the quality criteria and set the current component and we can proceed the meshing.



Fig:Quality Criteria






3.Connections:
One the meshing is done we need to satisfy the quality and we can proceed for the connection.and given connections are seam weld ,hexa adhesive ,bolt,spot weld,


Fig:Bolt Connection and Bolt(general) Element Type




Fig:Seam Weld and Hexa(adhesive) Element type




Fig:Spot weld and Rigid Element Type




Fig:Spot weld and Spring Element Type




Fig:Seam Weld and seam quad (angled+capped +L)






Fig:Final FE and alon with Connections mentioned

Outcomes of the challenge:
1.Learnt the types of the connections and how to make the connection
2.2D shell mesh generation and satisfy the criteria
3.Seam weld,bolt,spot weld,connections and using elements as hexa(adhesive),rigid,spring,

Result:
For the given structure frame meshing has been done with mentioned quality criteria,and the appropriate connections has been made..