Question on Space gass analysis of small parts

[SebastianG]

Hi,
I am looking at doing a structural analysis using space gass on a small 10mm*10mm*10mm stainless steel part. I need to find the maximum shear force it can take when a distributed load is applied. I am wondering if its possible to do this in space gass or should I use another software.

Thanks

 

[Retrograde]

I think Space Gass can only model line elements (beams/column) and plate elements. You would probably need something that can do 3D solid elements.

 

[rowingengineer]

Agree with the above, I would suggest strand7 or similar.

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[Settingsun]

You might be able to use Space Gass, if it can be represented by a 2D analysis, eg plane strain condition. Space Gass won't tell you the capacity though.

What does the situation look like? Maybe the solution is published.

 

[rb1957]

do you Need FEA ?

Can you draw a FBD ?

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