Hi,
with specific to your query ,bolts,rivets,and spot
welding resist shear and tensile load so you can
use elements like rigid elements RBE2 or RBE3 depending
on situation in Ideas-meshing.hope it answers your
query.
bye, sundaram.
dear all,
FE-modeling of structural component that has shaft
with bearing , i look forward the meshing and type
of element to be considered.do i have to go for
nonlinear fe-analysis.and the best suited s/w.
with regards.
