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TomB12348-Gravel
8-Gravel
December 10, 2021
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Best way to check for pooling, low spots

  • December 10, 2021
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Hi

Any best practices for checking for pooling.

We are lookign to see if there are any low spots/dips etc that would cause a liquid tp pool if it was poured in there

We have Creo 7 with no additional analysis extensions

Thanks

Tom

Best answer by kdirth

Installed level, I would expect it to drain, discounting other factors.  There are no "divots" in the surface.  The outer edges are level which could be an issue, especially in the corners.

 

Slope would be another way to look at it.

kdirth_1-1639166972612.png 

kdirth_2-1639167321143.png

 

The yellow green color is at 0 slope - edges and corners.

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TomB12348-GravelAuthor
8-Gravel
December 10, 2021

I would attach a file but i am not allowed so do send me your email if you want it

 

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StephenW23-Emerald III
23-Emerald III
December 10, 2021

Zip your file to attach is the easiest way.

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    TomB12348-GravelAuthor
    8-Gravel
    December 10, 2021

    Ahh simple, done

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    23-Emerald III
    StephenW23-Emerald III
    23-Emerald III
    December 10, 2021

    I don't have creo 7 to open the part but there are several analysis features for curvature under the Analysis tab.  Curvature is one that I would start with.

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      TomB12348-GravelAuthor
      8-Gravel
      December 10, 2021

      Trying a step file. issue with curvature is we can have positive and negative curvature but still be going 'downhill'

      kdirth
      21-Topaz I
      kdirth21-Topaz I
      21-Topaz I
      December 10, 2021

      The simplest way I can think of is to use draft analysis fore aft and laterally.

      kdirth_0-1639149710762.png

      kdirth_1-1639149735165.png

       

       

      There is always more to learn.
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        TomB12348-GravelAuthor
        8-Gravel
        December 10, 2021

        so based on those screens shots would you be confident in saying it would all drain (forgetting otherr factors like surface tensions etc.)

        tbraxton
        22-Sapphire II
        tbraxton22-Sapphire II
        22-Sapphire II
        December 10, 2021

        If you want to explicitly define a minimum slope to the drain you could revolve a section of a cone using an axis at the center of the drain with the slope you need. You can then intersect this with the vertical side walls. Consider how this pan would be leveled on installation to set the slope steep enough to work in practice.

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