Determinig bolt forces
Determinig bolt forces
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I'm in the process of calculating bolt forces from loads applied to a FEM model. The FE model is basically built from 3D tet elements. In order to save CPU time, I'm wodenring: Will the bolt forces be influenced by using linear tet elements and not higher order tets?
Any with experience in this?






RE: Determinig bolt forces
RE: Determinig bolt forces
Sorry for not being clearer. The bolts itself are modelled with beam elements. The structure to be bolted are modelled with Tets. So, I am wondering. Would it be OK to use linear Tets for finding the bolt forces. Would using higher order tests make a difference to the bolt forces?
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Are the bolts in tension or shear ?
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