Compliant Revolute Joints

Altair Forum User

Hi,

I need to modelize a wheel by using a rigid cylinder and allowing its the compliance by a revolute joint. I, also, have to give a motion to that joint. I realized that it is impossible to give it. What should I do? Are there any tutorials that could help me in the use of revolute joints?

Thanks

Stefano

Simon Križnik

Hi Stefano,

 

revolute joints can be modeled with compliance in all DOF (equivalent to bushing). This can be done with Allow compliance option at the time of joint creation.

 

The motion can be given to such joint, but it must be defined using i and j markers of the compliant joint instead of directly on a joint.