Define oblong Cross Section in Optistruct

swapnil s

Hi,

 

I want to define approx. oblong cross-section in model for representing tube geometry with PBEAM element. 

I have attached Snapshot of geometry.

 

please suggest proper method for it.

I want to avoid time required for 2D modeling and node to node connections of tubes to other parts as shown in images.

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Simon Križnik

Hi,

 

use 1D> HyperBeam> solid section to define custom beam section with lines, surfaces, elements or section cuts.

 

Refer to step 5 of HM-4020: Assign Properties Using HyperBeam

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