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plandoll1-Visitor
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March 8, 2017
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Beam Idealization

  • March 8, 2017
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In the Creo Simulate Help Center it says the use of beam idealizations is only valid for a ratio of beam height to its length of up to 1/10.

I would like to simulate a part which has a ratio of 4/10. Simulating the part as a solid is not an option.

How does that "invalid" ratio influence the simulation results?

I would also like to know how many nodes/elements Creo Simulate creates on each beam idealization and if this is variable.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Best answer by skunks

example (volume vs. beam)

regards

paul

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March 8, 2017

example (volume vs. beam)

regards

paul

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plandoll1-VisitorAuthor
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March 9, 2017

Thank you very much for your fast answer, Paul.

I hope I interpret your model correctly since I see only a difference in the max. deformation value of about +2,3 %.

I attached a sketch of my use case. Is the deformation difference the only deviation resulting from the use of the beam idealization? If yes, that would cause point A and B to displace a little more than they should but due to their identical behaviour the long beam would undergo the same load, wouldn't it?

Best regards

Patrick

skunks
skunks19-Tanzanite
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March 10, 2017

for example as volume (better).

regards

paul

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