Trying to do a COSMOSWorks analysis of this 3-piece assembly.
Actual assembly is connected with pins at both ends to upright
components - I'm using Fixed restraints on the larger thru holes at
both ends. Would Immovable restraints be more appropriate?
Second image shows how I am applying Pin Connectors and Force.
Do I need to put Pin connectors on both ends of each of 4 thru holes, or is one side adequate for each?
Whole assembly needs to support a certain amount of weight. Is it OK to apply force just to middle component as shown or should I also select top faces of the 2 main parts?
Let's say I want to test assy @ 100 lbs - if I choose all 3 components COSMOS input box says I'm applying 100 lbs "Per Entity" - does this make force 300 lbs?
I'll probably have more questions, but let's start here. Thanks.
Second image shows how I am applying Pin Connectors and Force.
Do I need to put Pin connectors on both ends of each of 4 thru holes, or is one side adequate for each?
Whole assembly needs to support a certain amount of weight. Is it OK to apply force just to middle component as shown or should I also select top faces of the 2 main parts?
Let's say I want to test assy @ 100 lbs - if I choose all 3 components COSMOS input box says I'm applying 100 lbs "Per Entity" - does this make force 300 lbs?
I'll probably have more questions, but let's start here. Thanks.
I will try answering your questions in the order you are asking them:
1. Actually, you need the straight pin through a pair of holes. If you can not do that, use 4 pins - all holes attached in reality should be attached in model too.
2. Load of 100 lbs per entity * 3 entities = exactly 300 lbs.
Regards,Basil