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Types of Joint in FEA

Posted on April 19, 2021 by graspengineering

What is Joint in FEA ?

In general, when we thought of the types of joints the most probable
answer came across are; joints in our human bodies (such as ball joint,
knee joints, etc.) & joints used in structural work (such as pivot, revolute
joint, etc.). FEA is used to solve complex real life problems and in order to
define the connection or junction between various bodies the joints are
used in FEA. 

A joint is a junction where bodies are joined together based on their

relative motion with each other. Joints define how parts or bodies such as
rigid bodies, flexible bodies or point masses are attached to one another
and how they can move relative to each other. There are different types of
joint based on their relative motion with each other (fixed or free rotational
or translational movement). Users can specify different joints properties
such stiffness, damping, friction, motion initial condition, etc. to replicate
the actual joint conditions. These joint types can also be used to define the
remote boundary conditions by defining remote attachment.

Types of Joints: 
The joints vary based on their relative motion with each other. Figure 1
shows most widely used joint types in FEA.

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Figure 1: Types of Joints in FEA

General Joints:
Fixed Joint
Translational Joint
Revolute Joint
Cylindrical Joint
Slot Joint
Universal Joint
Spherical Joint
Planar Joint
Bushing Joint
Screw Joint
Constant Velocity Joint (Homokinetic Joint)
Imperfect (Primitive) Joint Types
In-Plane Radial Gap
Spherical Gap
Radial Gap
Parallel
Perpendicular
At point
In line
Orientation
Special Joints
Distance Joint
Point on Curve Joint (PTCV)
CVCV
PTSF
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Coupler Joint
Gear Joint

You will find most of the above mentioned joints in all commercial FEA
software’s. Joints names slightly vary but their characteristics and
property definition might be the same. 

We will discuss major joints types with practical examples in our blogpost.

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