Simulating bolted joint connections.
Simulating bolted joint connections.
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Hi friends,
Can anybody tell me, How to simulate the bolted joint connections?
I have a casting part which is bolted with another base surface using 4 bolts. I have consider only the casting part to be analysed. Which types of constraints I have to use for this analysis.
Pl. help me.
Can anybody tell me, How to simulate the bolted joint connections?
I have a casting part which is bolted with another base surface using 4 bolts. I have consider only the casting part to be analysed. Which types of constraints I have to use for this analysis.
Pl. help me.





RE: Simulating bolted joint connections.
If you are a maintenance paying customer, you will have access to these Suggested Techniques on the PTC "Knowledge Base":
All the same techniques used in other FEM software programs are applicable to MECHANICA. I found these threads in the Finite Element Analysis engineering Forum (Forum727):
Try also searching through some of the resources linked in the FAQ: PTC Pro/ENGINEER and Pro/MECHANICA internet resources (FAQ554-468).
Best regards,
Matthew Ian Loew
"Luck is the residue of design."
Branch Rickey
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RE: Simulating bolted joint connections.
I am working on that assignment & will revert you back, incase I have any problem.
Vikas
RE: Simulating bolted joint connections.
try also spot-welds feature. you will find it on the online help.
Igor
RE: Simulating bolted joint connections.
Using the spot weld idealization will not impart the loads on the system like these other techniques do. All the spot weld will do is to provide connectivity to the members to be joined.
Best regards,
Matthew Ian Loew
"Luck is the residue of design."
Branch Rickey
Please see FAQ731-376 for tips on how to make the best use of Eng-Tips Fora.
RE: Simulating bolted joint connections.
It seams they were made in the Stand alone version.
I have tried to follow them in the Integrated mode, they always fail.
Any other suggestions?
RE: Simulating bolted joint connections.
There is a video available.
Source: http://www.ptc.com/appserver/it/icm/cda/template_lib/rel_notes/note.jsp?im_dbkey=20741
Best regards,
Matthew Ian Loew
"I don't grow up. In me is the small child of my early days" -- M.C. Escher
Please see FAQ731-376 for tips on how to make the best use of Eng-Tips Fora.