Hi there!
I am very new to SIMSOLID and wanted to try a linear structural analysis on an excavator; model that includes some hinge joints and linear guides as well. I've used the model provided for the Virtual Connector - Joint Tutorial here:
https://2021.help.altair.com/2021/ss/topics/tutorials/ss/intro_virtual_connector_joints_r.htm#reference_ycq_c5y_qlb
The .ssp model can also be found here:
https://2021.help.altair.com/2021/ss/topics/tutorials/ss/simsolid_access_tutorial_files.htm
In the tutorial, a modal analysis is conducted but I wanted to try a linear structural analysis, which would be of interest in my study. Therefore, I've used the same connection setup shown here:
The constraints (immovable at the base) and forces (remote load of 100N in the Z axis) are shown here:
Solving this gives me the error below:
My hypothesis is that since it's a static analysis, parts should "not" be moving and using joints allows relative motion between parts. My question is therefore: is there another way to indicate a relative displacement that would work/not give the error when performing linear structural analysis? I have tried hinge constraints but it's not possible to have a hinge constraint and a hinge joint at the same time. I have also tried hinge constraint without joints but efforts doesn't transfer from one part to another as there is no more connection.
Kindly,
Pierre
