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i want to use finite element to get properties in irrgular shape

i want to use finite element to get properties in irrgular shape

i want to use finite element to get properties in irrgular shape

(OP)
hi
i working now in programming using VB6 to calculate the actual interaction diagram for irrgular column section subjected to biaxial bending so i want to divid the section into segments which i must know its propterties such as CG and area and first moment,stress, ......
i describe the shape in cartissan coordinats , so i need to know how i divid the shape into segments and i will get all i want
my problem is how i generate the shape
i any one now any site or address of papers that may help me please contact me

RE: i want to use finite element to get properties in irrgular shape

I'm not sure how you generate the shape.  PCA has a program that does exactly what you are trying to do (PCACOL with IRRCOL add-on).

RE: i want to use finite element to get properties in irrgular shape

FEMAP, available from Enterprise Software Products, has the ability to do exactly what you are talking about.  It is an FEA pre/post processing code, but it will output the beam properties you are interested in.

RE: i want to use finite element to get properties in irrgular shape

If you have a shape which is formed by straight lines connecting
 a number of points, this can be done mathematically by dividing
the enclosed area into an upper line and a lower line. Take a base
below the lower line. Take area and moments of the area bound
by the upper line and the baseline between adjacent nodes. Do the
 same for the lower line. Subtract the latter from the former. You
will get the net area/ moment of inertia about the base line. I about
neutral axis can be found from the available results. Looks complex,
but simple enough if you know  the basics of integration. Repeat the
same for the other axis.

If you have a shape which is not formed by straight lines, it can still
be executed by the above philosophy by integration.

By the way, why should anyone build an irregular shaped column?
Not worth the effort! If it is suggested by an architect, change the
architect! If it is a problem in mathematics, suggested by your prof.
the procedure is available above. This can be found in any text book
on integration?

RE: i want to use finite element to get properties in irrgular shape

(OP)
Autocad R14 can make you happy. Just go to mass properties, define a boundary and that's it.You will have to browse the user's manual or another Autocad Book to know what you are doing. ASME web site has a FEA section where you could look into.

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