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Chapter 7 Line Models 1

This chapter discusses line models and their use in modeling flexible structures and trusses: 1) Section 7.1 presents a flexible gripper model made of polyoxymethylene (POM) to demonstrate line bodies, cross sections, beam elements, and symmetry conditions. 2) Section 7.2 shows a 3D transmission tower truss model subjected to design loads to illustrate creating points, lines, and the convergence of beam elements. 3) Section 7.3 describes a two-story building model with W16x50 steel beams and columns, 5" thick concrete floor slabs, and 10' floor-to-floor heights to showcase adjusting cross section alignments and using surfaces, selections, and

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Chapter 7 Line Models 1

This chapter discusses line models and their use in modeling flexible structures and trusses: 1) Section 7.1 presents a flexible gripper model made of polyoxymethylene (POM) to demonstrate line bodies, cross sections, beam elements, and symmetry conditions. 2) Section 7.2 shows a 3D transmission tower truss model subjected to design loads to illustrate creating points, lines, and the convergence of beam elements. 3) Section 7.3 describes a two-story building model with W16x50 steel beams and columns, 5" thick concrete floor slabs, and 10' floor-to-floor heights to showcase adjusting cross section alignments and using surfaces, selections, and

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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 2

Section 7.1
Flexible Gripper
Problem Description
P4(

P3(
P5(
P6(
P2(

P1(

P7(0,50)

Y
X

[4] Gripping
direction
(output).
[1] The
gripper is
made of POM.

[2] The ends are


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

Chapter 7 Line Models

Section 7.1 Flexible Gripper 3

Techniques/Concepts

Line bodies
Cross Sections
Cross Section Alignments
Cross Section Solids
Beam Elements
Symmetry Conditions
Geometric Advantage

Chapter 7 Line Models

Section 7.1 Flexible Gripper 4

Convergence Study of Beam Elements


[2] The
displacement
converges to 52.381
mm.

[1] In this exercise,


we meshed with 34
elements, resulting
52.335 mm of
displacement.

Chapter 7 Line Models

Section 7.2 3D Truss 5

Section 7.2
3D Truss

75"

7 6

P5

Design Loads for the Transmission


Tower

JointFX (lb)FY (lb)FZ

25

(lb)P11,000-10,000-10,000P20-

13

11

P6

22

24
19
X

P8

10

12

20
17

16

P9
200"

4
2

P4

21

10,000-10,000P350000P660000

100"

Problem Description

P1

P10

75"

P3

14

15

23

100"

P2

18
P7

Y
200"

Chapter 7 Line Models

Section 7.2 3D Truss 6

Techniques/Concept
s
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

20'

[3] Each
floor-to-floor
height is 10'.

20'

20'

20'

[1] All beams


and columns
are made of
structural steel,
with a cross
section of
W16x50.

[2] The floor slabs


are made of
reinforced
concrete, with a
thickness of 5".

Chapter 7 Line Models

Section 7.3 Two-Story Building

Techniques/Concept
s
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

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