Beam End Releases

Altair Forum User

I am trying to perform a 1D beam element analysis on a formula student race car. I need help regarding the application of beam end releases at the suspension nodes.

Can someone confirm this setup - 

Node 1 ie. pin a = 456, node 2 ie pin b =0 -  for simulating the a arm with a ball joint is correct or not?

With this, I am unable to get the rocker(bell crank to rotate).

 

Thank you

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Altair Forum User

Hi,

 

How the load is coming to the element and what type of load is it?

 

Is it possible to share the model file?

Altair Forum User

Altair Forum User said:

Hi,

 

How the load is coming to the element and what type of load is it?

 

Is it possible to share the model file?

I have sent the file to you using the secure file transfer link.

Altair Forum User

Hi Amogh,

 

I think Pin flags are taken care in analysis. See this comparision between with and without pin flags. WIthout pin flags, the elements behave like fixed joints and overall they are stiffer.

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Altair Forum User

Thank you for the answer sir. That was helpful.

 

 

Thank you

Amogh Taraikar

Chassis Team

UTA Racing

Gurtej Singh Channa

Hello,

I am trying to achieve thee same thing but in my case the elements break into different pieces and I cant figure out the issue, I am still new to HyperWorks so any help will truly be appreciated.

Thank you.