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I have modelled a circular pin in a part with a clearance hole using solid elements in Nastran for windows. The pin is subject to a offset shear load which results in a shear and moment being applied to the hole. I am trying to model the resultant connection between the two parts using...
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I have tried to import a Cadds5 part into Patran 2001. I only have the _pd file. When I try to import this Patran replied this is an invlid file. I know Cadds5 stores lots of other files in a unique directory for each part created. Do I need the cotents of the directory?. Any help would...
Hi All,
I have tried to import a Cadds5 part into Patran 2001. I only have the _pd file. When I try to import this Patran replied this is an invlid file. I know Cadds5 stores lots of other files in a unique directory for each part created. Do I need the cotents of the directory?. Any help would...
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What is the best way of modelling rivets in relatively thin plates in order to obtain the correct load transfer for joints such as a multi-rivet lap joint?. I have previously used various methods such as beam and celas/rigid elements and compared these with hand-calcs but the best I...