Chapter 6 Surface Models 1

Chapter 6
Surface Models
6.1 Step-by-Step: Bellows Joints
6.2 Step-by-Step: Beam Bracket
6.3 More Exercise: Gearbox
6.4 Review
Chapter 6 Surface Models Section 6.1 Bellows Joints 2
Section 6.1
Bellows Joints
Problem Description

With the internal pressure, the

engineers are concerned about the
radial deformation (due to an
engineering tolerance
consideration) and hoop stress
(due to a safety consideration).
Chapter 6 Surface Models Section 6.1 Bellows Joints 3

R315

2
8

R315

28

2
0

Unit: mm.
Chapter 6 Surface Models Section 6.1 Bellows Joints 4
Techniques/Concepts

Create surface bodies

using <Revolve>.

Top/Bottom of a surface
body

Shell Elements
Chapter 6 Surface Models Section 6.2 Beam Bracket 5
Section 6.2
Beam Bracket
Techniques/Concepts

Create surface bodies

using <Mid-Surface>
Chapter 6 Surface Models Section 6.3 Gearbox 6
Section 6.3
Gearbox
Problem Description
[3] The housing
is made of
stainless sheet
steel of 3 mm
thickness.
[1] The anged
bearing is made
of gray cast iron.
[2] The base is
also made of cast
iron.
Chapter 6 Surface Models Section 6.3 Gearbox 7

Unit: mm.

540

520

240

180

100

3
5
5
1
5

3
0
1
7
0

R30

R50

R20

R40

170

200

70

(R170)

(R70)
Chapter 6 Surface Models Section 6.3 Gearbox 8
Techniques/Concepts

Create surface bodies by

<Thin/Surface>

Loads>Bearing Loads

Set up <Bonded>
connections.