Create beam assembly using beam idealisations in Simulate 4.0

[fward]

Hi 

I am doing analysis on a relatively large structure, and I would like to build the the model for Simulate using beam idealisations rather than native models.  I know how to create an individual beam, but am looking guidance/tutorial on how to create an assembly, if possible using a mixture of idealised beams and 'physical' geometry.

Thanks in advance

Francis

[skunks]

assembly attached

[fward]

HI, Thank you for this.  An interesting model. Is the connection between the beam section created by using a default bonded model?

[skunks]

"...default bonded model..."

I always use this mode.

[fward]

So how do you go about creating pin connections between 2 beam idealisations?  Is this using a rigid link with rotational constrains set

free in the plane of rotation?

[skunks]

attached is a slightly larger beam model.
I hope it helps.