CosmosWorks Bolted Joint
CosmosWorks Bolted Joint
(OP)
Anybody in here use CosmosWorks?
What is the best way to simulate bolt preload in a bolted assembly? Cosmos seems very limited in this aspect. I have applied a temperature technique where I attach a low temperature to the bolt causing it to shrink. This is a technique I have read about on the web. It seems to work but my results don't appear the way I would expect, I wonder if the temperature attachment has caused other loads to the rest of the model.
Thanks in advance,
Shaggy
What is the best way to simulate bolt preload in a bolted assembly? Cosmos seems very limited in this aspect. I have applied a temperature technique where I attach a low temperature to the bolt causing it to shrink. This is a technique I have read about on the web. It seems to work but my results don't appear the way I would expect, I wonder if the temperature attachment has caused other loads to the rest of the model.
Thanks in advance,
Shaggy






RE: CosmosWorks Bolted Joint
Kristin Jugenheimer
Metis Design Corporation
www.metisdesign.com
RE: CosmosWorks Bolted Joint
RE: CosmosWorks Bolted Joint
John Richards Sr. Mech. Engr.
Rockwell Collins Flight Dynamics
There's no place like 127.0.0.1
RE: CosmosWorks Bolted Joint
RE: CosmosWorks Bolted Joint
but pertaining to your question:
I don't know what you mean by "find certain elements in the mesh" in regards to CosmosWorks. If you me define certain elements than this may pertain. Cosmos is rather limited in its element functionality. All you can do is insert solid elements or shell elements. There is no mixing and matching. There is also no ability to insert beam type elements. Cosmos is a relatively low end FEA package.