Idealizations Using3DModelsLecture Using3DModels.

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Using 3D Models
3D models are the most flexible, but most complex (and computationally intensive) model type.

Most flexible Most complex o Memory o Disk storage o Elements o Computation time All idealizations available o Shells o Connections o Beams o Spot welds o Masses (structure only) o Springs (structure only) 6 degrees of freedom o Solids: Translational DOF only

LectureNotes

Using 3D Models 3D models are the most flexible, but most complex (and computationally intensive) model type. If a model could be analyzed with either a 2D or 3D model type, the 3D model type requires many more resources: memory, disk storage, elements, computation time, and so on. The 3D model type must be used whenever anything in the model lies outside of a coordinate defined XY planethis includes not just geometry, but also idealizations, loads, and displacements. All idealizations are available in 3D models as opposed to 2D model types. This means shells, connections, beams, and spot welds are available to both Structural and Thermal 3D models. Additionally, mass and spring idealizations are available for 3D structural models.

Loads, constraints, and other model features can be defined in six degrees of freedom. These are comprised of 3 translational and 3 rotational degrees of freedom that are relative to the coordinate system. For solids, only the three translational degrees of freedom are available.
Using3DModelsDemonstration Using3DModels_demo.mp4 Using3DModelsProcedure

Procedure: Using 3D Models

Scenario
Examine the Mechanica Model Setup dialog box. Using3DModels 3d_rod.prt

Task 1. Open the Mechanica Application.

1. Click Applications > Mechanica.

Task 2. Explore and set the different options in the Mechanica Model Setup dialog box.
1. In the Mechanica Model Setup dialog box, click Advanced>>. 2. Ensure that the Type is set to 3D. The default model type is 3D. If you click OK without opening the Advanced section of the dialog box, Mechanica defaults to the 3D model.

3. Examine the options.

Select Structure from the Model Type drop down list, if necessary. Select Bonded from the Default Interface drop down list, if necessary.

4. Click OK to close the dialog box and enter Mechanica mode.

Task 3. Save the model and erase it from memory.

1. Return to the Standard Pro/ENGINEER mode by clicking Applications > Standard. 2. Click Save from the main toolbar and click OK to save the model. 3. Click File > Erase > Current > Yes to erase the model from memory. This completes the procedure.