Copying parts of model
Copying parts of model
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Dear all,
Is it possible to create a kind of submodel or block or something which i can copy a few times. I would like to create a model for a structural building system. I would like to create a part of the model by modelling a model with one storey height, after this i would like to copy this part with alle springs en constraints in it to create a multistorey model.
Does anyone know or this is possible?
Thank you for your reaction!
Is it possible to create a kind of submodel or block or something which i can copy a few times. I would like to create a model for a structural building system. I would like to create a part of the model by modelling a model with one storey height, after this i would like to copy this part with alle springs en constraints in it to create a multistorey model.
Does anyone know or this is possible?
Thank you for your reaction!





RE: Copying parts of model
RE: Copying parts of model
Each storey consist of about 20 different parts of which i used every single one 4 times at a storey. Therefore i have to make about 80 constraints at each floor. (Tie constraints , coupling constraints and springs)
so, yes it is possible to do this by instance the part multiple times in the assembly en link them together. But the problem is that i have to make a lot of constraints at each storeys.
It would be easier if i can make a block for each storey en than just make 2 constraints for each floor to couple the columns.
Do you have any idea or this is possible?
RE: Copying parts of model
RE: Copying parts of model
I ran the setup and produced and input file and an odb.
But now Abaqus gives an error message when i created the instances from the odb file: Part dimensionality does not match the dimensionality of the existing instances.
And when i run the datacheck: elements have missing property definitions.
Do you have any idea what the problem could be?
I look forward to receiving your answer.
RE: Copying parts of model
RE: Copying parts of model
I tried to do it and it works well. I can import the (meshed) geometry and and i have to apply the section/materials to the imported parts.
The only disadvantage of this method is that i have to define the constraints between these imported parts as well. Is there a solution to overcome this problem?
I look forward to receiving your answer.
Ronald
RE: Copying parts of model
I have the same problem:I need to copy an assembly of 3 parts (with all the constraints it contains) several times.
I tried to do what i read here.
When I right click on part/import a window appears reporting the names of the 3 parts of the assembly and the word "ASSEMBLY".
if I import one of the 3 part it works, but since i need to import the whole assembly i click on ASSEMBLY. well, abaqus seems to import something (1 part called assembly) but i cannot see anything in the view port.
any idea??
Stefano