Chapter 7 Line Models

Chapter 7
Line Models
7.1 Step-by-Step: Flexible Gripper 7.2 Step-by-Step: 3D Truss 7.3 More Exercise: Two-Story Building 7.4 Review

Chapter 7 Line Models

Section 7.1 Flexible Gripper

Section 7.1
Flexible Gripper
Problem Description
P 4( 35,160)

[4] Gripping direction (output).

[1] The gripper is made of POM.

P 3( 69,120) P 5( 34,100) P 6( 24, 60) P 7(0, 50) P 2( 90, 40)

Y

[2] The ends are connected to a rigid ground (preventing translations and rotations). [3] Actuation direction (input).

P1( 70, 0)

Chapter 7 Line Models

Section 7.1 Flexible Gripper

Techniques/Concepts

Beam Elements Symmetry Conditions Geometric Advantage

Horizontal Displacement (mm)

Line bodies Cross Sections Cross Section Alignments Cross Section Solids
60 50 40 30 20 10 0 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 Input Displacement (mm)

Chapter 7 Line Models

Section 7.1 Flexible Gripper

Convergence Study of Beam Elements

[2] The displacement converges to 52.381 mm. 52.32 Output Displacement (mm)

52.30 [1] In this exercise, we meshed with 34 elements, resulting 52.335 mm of displacement.

52.28

52.26

52.24

125

250

375

500

625

Number of Elements

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Section 7.2 3D Truss

Section 7.2
3D Truss
P2 3 7 6 5 75" 1 4 2 9 P6 12 22 8 100 " 75" P3 100 " P7 200 " 14 15 18 23 P1

Problem Description
Design Loads for the Transmission Tower
P5

11

13 P4

10

Joint
P1 P2 P3 P6

FX (lb)
1,000 0 500 600

FY (lb)
-10,000 -10,000 0 0

FZ (lb)
-10,000 -10,000 0 0
P9 200 "

25

16 21 17 24

20

19 X P8

P10 Y

Chapter 7 Line Models

Section 7.2 3D Truss

Techniques/Concepts

Create points Concepts>Lines From Points Convergence of straight beam elements

Chapter 7 Line Models

Section 7.3 Two-Story Building

Section 7.3
Two-Story Building
Problem Description
[3] Each oor-to-oor height is 10'. [1] All beams and columns are made of structural steel, with a cross section of W16x50. [2] The oor slabs are made of reinforced concrete, with a thickness of 5".

20 '

20 '

20 '

20 '

Chapter 7 Line Models

Section 7.3 Two-Story Building

Techniques/Concepts
Adjust Cross Section Alignments Concepts>Surface From Edges Use of Selection Panes Flip Surface Normal Form New Part Import Engineering Data Inertial>Standard Earth Gravity Inertial>Acceleration