Idealizations Using2DAxisymmetricModelsLecture Using2DAxisymmetricModels.

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Using 2D Axisymmetric Models

2D Axisymmetric models types can greatly simplify some analyses.

Models symmetrical about an axis (Y axis) Loads, Constraints, and Displacement in XY plane only o Radial variation not permitted Can be Solid, Shell, or Solid and Shell Hybrid o Shell idealizations must be defined for edges/curves Mass and Spring idealizations available (structure only) Represents unit depth of 3D model

2D Axisymmetric model LectureNotes The 2D Axisymmetric model type 2D Axisymmetric models types can be useful when analyzing parts that are symmetrical about an axis. Common examples include tanks, flanges, and cylindrical

or conical structures. 2D axisymmetric models represent a slice of the actual 3D model that if revolved around the Y axis of the referenced coordinate system would appear to be the same as the original 3D model. As long as loads, constraints, displacements, and other model attributes do not vary radially, the 2D Axisymmetric model type can be used. For all 2D models types (including 2D Axisymmetric), a Cartesian coordinate system must be specified as a reference. The geometry on which the analysis is going to take place must also be specified and must lie in the referenced coordinate system's XY plane. Since it is assumed that the axis of revolution for the model is the Y axis of the referenced coordinate system, all of the geometry must also lie in the X0 section of the XY plane. However, loads, constraints, and other model attributes do not have to be specified relative to the referenced Cartesian coordinate system. 2D Axisymmetric model types can be composed of solids, shells, or a hybrid combination of both. Axisymmetric solid elements results when surfaces lying in the XY plane are selected while Axisymmetric shell elements result when curves or edges lying in the XY plane are selected. When creating a 2D Axisymmetric model type with shell elements, you must also specify a shell idealization (simple or advanced) for the edges and curves selected. Furthermore, mass and spring idealizations can be created for Structural 2D Axisymmetric model types, but not for Thermal 2D Axisymmetric model types. Best Practices Be sure all loads, constraints, and model attributes do not vary along the radial direction before selecting the 2D Axisymmetric model type. If they do you must use the 3D model type. Using2DAxisymmetricModelsDemonstration Using2DAxisymmetricModels_demo.mp4 Using2DAxisymmetricModelsProcedure

Procedure: Setting Up 2D Axisymmetric Models

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Set up a 2D Axisymmetric Mechanica model. Using2DAxiSymModels hub.prt

Task 1. Resume a cut feature to expose a cross-sectional geometry in the XY plane of coordinate system PRT_CSYS_DEF.

Note that the geometry is axisymmetric around the Y axis of the coordinate system.

1. 1. Click Edit > Resume > Resume All to resume the Extrude 1 feature. The part should now appear as shown in the bottom figure. Note the cross-sectional geometry lying in the XY plane of coordinate system PRT_CSYS_DEF.

Task 2. Open the Mechanica Application and set up a 2D axisymmetric model.

1. Click Applications > Mechanica. 2. Click Advanced>> to open the Type section of the dialog box and select 2D Axisymmetric. 3. Select PRT_CSYS_DEF from the model tree as the Coordinate System reference. 4. Select the front surface as shown in the figure as the Geometry reference.

5. Click OK > Confirm to finish the Mechanica model definition.

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.