Revolute Joint for Optistrut using Hypermesh

lcjd

Please guide to procedure of Revolute Joint for Optistrut using Hypermesh.

Objective is to model a lever rotating inside a cylindrical surface.

 

Pranav Hari

Hi lcjd

 

Try this option in OptiStruct. 

Go to 1D > Joints

select the type of joint in your case its a revolute so select the same and select the nodes where you typically want to create the same, whenever you create a joint make sure a create a local co-ordinate system for that particular joint to be accounted for the same.

 

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This document on joints may also help you.

https://altairuniversity.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/how_do_I_ver1.pdf