Using Point Clouds for FEA Analysis
Using Point Clouds for FEA Analysis
(OP)
Hi,
I am trying to import point clouds or stl files into Ansys for modal analysis. Does anyone have any ideas on how to do this without spending a great deal of time in Imageware or Unigraphics creating a solid model that can be imported in as a parasolid. I am looking at some type of software that will read in a STL file and convert it to a solid or read it into Ansys as a meshable part for running a modal analysis on it. Mike
I am trying to import point clouds or stl files into Ansys for modal analysis. Does anyone have any ideas on how to do this without spending a great deal of time in Imageware or Unigraphics creating a solid model that can be imported in as a parasolid. I am looking at some type of software that will read in a STL file and convert it to a solid or read it into Ansys as a meshable part for running a modal analysis on it. Mike





RE: Using Point Clouds for FEA Analysis
RE: Using Point Clouds for FEA Analysis
RE: Using Point Clouds for FEA Analysis
I fear the O.P. intended something different. Yes, Ansys CAN handle faceted representations of geometry, in order to re-create a solid geometry, parametrize it if needed and re-create a mesh linked parametrically. BUT... you've got to have a license for the advanced meshing capabilities of Ansys.
Moreover, I strongly doubt that this would work for a "pure cloud of points in space"...
Regards
RE: Using Point Clouds for FEA Analysis
How complex is the model?
Could the file be available for download?
RE: Using Point Clouds for FEA Analysis