WORKSHOP 1

Geometry Model of a
3-D Clevis

Objectives:
■ Create a new database for the model.

■ Create the geometry of the clevis.

■ Alter the graphics display of the model.

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Model Description:
In this exercise you will create an analytic solid model of a clevis by
defining MSC⁄PATRAN points, curves, surfaces, solids, and a user
defined coordinate system. Throughout this exercise you will become
more familiar with the use of the MSC⁄PATRAN select menu. You will
also be introduced to another viewing method and shown how to
change your model’s render style. Shown below is a drawing of the
model you will build and suggested steps for its construction.

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4 Suggested surface boundaries

x
2 Dia 2 Radius

Exercise Procedure:
1. Open up a new database named clevis.db.

Type p3 in your xterm. The Main Window and Command Window will
appear.

File/New ...
New Database Name: clevis.db
OK

The viewport (PATRAN’s graphics window) will appear along with a

New Model Preference form. The New Model Preference sets all
the code specific forms and options inside MSC/PATRAN.

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 In the New Model Preference form set the Analysis Code to
MSC/ADVANCED_FEA.

Tolerance: ◆ Default
Analysis Code: MSC/ADVANCED_FEA
Analysis Type: Structural
OK

2. Change the geometric preference to PATRAN 2

convention.

The PATRAN 2 Convention convention represents a special class of

parameterized geometry known as parametric cubic. This option
allows the user to create geometry that can be exported and imported
into PATRAN 3 through the PATRAN 2 neutral files and IGES files.

Preferences/Geometry...
Geometry Representation: ■ PATRAN 2 Convention
Apply
Cancel

3. Create a point on the inner radius of the hole in the clevis.

First, make the geometry labels visible by using the following toolbar
icon:

Show Labels

◆ Geometry
Action: Create
Object: Point
Method: XYZ
Point Coordinates List: [ 1, 0, 0 ]
Apply

4. Use the point you just created to sweep 4 curves that will
define the upper half of the radius of the hole in the clevis.

Action: Create

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Object: Curve
Method: Revolve
Total Angle: 180
Curves per Point: 4
Point List: select the point on the screen

The function autoexecutes, and four curves can now be seen in the
viewport.

5. Use Curvilinear Transformation to create the outer radius

of the lug by radially translating the curves that define a
quarter of the hole.

To accomplish this you will first need to create a cylindrical

coordinate frame located at the center of the hole.

Action: Create
Object: Coord
Method: 3 Point
Type: Cylindrical
Apply

Next, radially translate the curves.

Action: Transform
Object: Curve
Method: Translate
Type of Transformation: ◆ Curvilinear in Refer. CF
Refer. Coordinate Frame: select newly created
coord frame
Translation Vector: < 1, 0, 0 >

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 Figure 1.1 - Curves to Radially Translate

Curves to select

3
3 2

4 2

4 1

5 1

Z X

Curve List: select the two curves on

the right

Two new curves appear in the viewport.

6. Begin creating surfaces for the geometry model.

You have now created all the curves that you will need to complete
your clevis model. Next, you will create the necessary surfaces for the
model. You will start by creating a 4x2 surface that defines part of the
upper half of the clevis body.

Action: Create
Object: Surface
Method: XYZ
Vector Coordinates List: < -4, 2, 0>
Origin Coordinates List: [ -2, 0, 0 ]
Apply

7. Finish creating the surfaces surrounding the hole of the

model.

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The next series of surfaces will be created using the Curve method.
First, create a surface by connecting two curves.

Action: Create
Object: Surface
Method: Curve
Option: 2 Curve

Figure 1.2 - Curves Selected to Create Lug Surface Geometry

<ctrl> click to
select outer
curves
11 10 8
6

1 3 3 2
4 T 2 5

4 1

12 9 5 1
Z R 1 6

Drag to select
inner curves
Y

Z X

Starting Curve List: drag to select the two

inner right curves
Ending Curve List: <ctrl> click to select the
two outer right curves

Next, create a surface using a curve and a surface edge.

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 Figure 1.3 - Curve and Edge for Next Surface

Edge to select
11 10 8
6

3 7

1 3 3 2
4 T 2 5
2
4 1

12 9 5 1
Z R 1 6

Curve to select
Y

Z X

Starting Curve List: select the lower left inner

curve (Curve 4)

Click in the Ending Curve List databox and select the following entity
select icon:
Edge

Ending Curve List: select the right edge of

the rectangular surface

Finally, create a surface using a curve and two defined points.

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Figure 1.4 - Curve and Points for Final Surface

Points to select

11 10 8
6

3 7

1 3 3 2
4 4 T 2 5
2
4 1

12 9 5 1
Z R 1 6

Curve to select
Y

Z X

When you click in the Starting Curve databox, you will have to select
the following entity select icon:

Curve

Starting Curve List: select the remaining inner

curve (Curve 3)

Click in the Ending Curve List databox and select the following entity
select icon:
Two Points

Ending Curve List: select the two points where

the remaining curve should be
located (Pts 8 and 10)

8. Create the solids of the geometry model.

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 You will now use the Surfaces you have just created as patterns to
define solids (3-dimensional entities).

Action: Create
Object: Solid
Method: Normal
Thickness: 0.25
Surface List: select all surfaces

Five solids have now been created. In order to get a better view of the
model, use the following toolbar icon:

Iso 1 View

Figure 1.5 - Isometric View of Half-Lug Geometry

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11

14
10

21
11 8

55 6
16
12
33 19
44 22 7
233 3
4 2
13 4 T 20
9 2
24 5
5 1 22
1
Z R 17
1
18
6

Z X

9. Create the lower half of the model by mirroring the solid.

Action: Transform
Object: Solid
Method: Mirror

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Click in the Define Mirror Plane Normal databox and pick the
following entity select icon:
Frame Direction 2

Define Mirror Plane Normal: select second direction of

original coord frame
Solid List: select all solids

10. Create the remaining solids using the Translate method.

Action: Transform
Object: Solid
Method: Translate
Translation Vector: < 0, 0, -0.25 >
Repeat Count: 2

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 Figure 1.6 - Solids to Select for Lug Base

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14
10

21
11 8

55 6
16
12
33 19
44 3 22 7
3
4 23 2
4 T 20
13 2
9
5 24 1 22 5
6 1
Z R 1 17
9
27 3738 6 18
25
31 7
35 29
33
10
28 8
26
32
30
Y 36
34
Solids to select
Z X

Solid List: select only the two left

solids (Solids 1 and 6)

The left portion of the clevis should now appear.

The final geometry model construction step is to translate copies of the

solids which surround the hole.

Click in the Translation Vector databox and pick the following entity
select icon:

Tip and Base Points

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To define the translation vector, pick Point 10 then Point 40 as

shown below. Use the View Corners toolbar icon to zoom in. After
selecting the points use Fit View toolbar icon to zoom out.

Figure 1.7 - Points to Select for Solid Translation Vector

Point 40

Point 10

Z X

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1115

46
40
14
10
13
11
48 11 21
42 8
16
12 55 6

44 22 33 19
23
3945 4 3 3 2 7

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2
20
12 24
5
49 6
1 1 22 5
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25 9 R 1 17
38Z 18
37 6
35 29 31 7
Y 50 33
44 10
28
26 8
X 36 3032
Z 34

Fit View
View Corners

Repeat Count: 1

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 Figure 1.8 - Solids to Translate to Complete Lug Geometry

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Solids to select
46
1440
10
13 21
11
11 8
48 55 6
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12
33
44 3 3 22 7 19
4 23 2
45 T
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20
9
14 5 24 1 22 5
6 12 1
Z R 1 17
49 9
2743 3738 6 18
25
31 7
29
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50 10
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26
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Y 36
34

Z X

Solid List: select all solids which

surround the hole

11. Change the display to see the model without labels and
without the wireframe view.

First, turn off the entity labels using the following toolbar icon:
Hide Labels

Next, display the model in hidden line rendering style by selecting the
following toolbar icon:

Hidden Line

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Figure 1.9 - Hidden Line view of Lug Geometry

1
Z R

Z X

When done viewing, change the rendering style back to wireframe.

Wireframe

Close the database.

File/Close

This concludes this exercise.

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