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model transition using variable area?

model transition using variable area?

model transition using variable area?

(OP)
I need to create a fluid transition from a circular to rectangular cross section using a predetermined varying cross sectional area (using a formula).  How do I go about creating this?
The initial circular-rectangular blend is achievable, I don't know how to integrate the cross sectional area factor into the model, though.

RE: model transition using variable area?

(OP)
I'm running Release 2001

RE: model transition using variable area?

In Pro/E it is not possible to give direct value of cross section area to geometry. You will have to calculate radius or length/breadth of section entities. Then by dividing geometry into equal no. entities you can blend the section.

N P Singh

RE: model transition using variable area?

         It is possible in pro/e.
you should use the relation functionality of pro/e. First create parameters for Area,Perimeter etc for all the  required sections.Then add these relations
(for rectangular section):                    
    area = ??
     perimeter = ??
     SOLVE
     d#*d# = area
     2*(d# + d#) = perimeter
     FOR d# d#
(?? in place of this you should use your data and # in place of this you should use your dim symbol)
 Do this thing for second section also and blend them.

RE: model transition using variable area?

(OP)
I can get the transition to work for both a uniform area and a linearly varying area, but I require an exponentially varying cross-sectional area.

Thanks for the input.

RE: model transition using variable area?

you need to pro/program your specifications & try to define the rationally/exponentially varing cross-sectional area with respect to the blend lengths between the respective cross-sections. This may help out.

                          thanks!

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