I am trying to simulate a FSAE chassis frame in ANSYS. The CAD model has been built in Solidworks. The CAD model contains 60 different parts with every member being a separate part. For proper simulation in ANSYS, I need to find a way to create the frame as one single part with the whole frame treated as one body. How can I do that ?
Hi Jeff.. It is in fact saved as a part model.. I used the command 'structural member' to draw the frame and then put in the cross section to obtain the chassis.. But every member is treated as a one body
Hi Vladimir.. I tried combining all the bodies.. But it's not working out
It may be if assembly has gaps between parts. Check mates.
The ANSYS analysis does not require a single body. ANSYS can analyze a collection of bodies the same as any other FEA package.
Right, but for single body (if the same materials in weldment parts) simulation works faster.
Hi Mike. It adds to the complexity because it involves a lot more computational time and meshing 60 different bodies is complicated.
If the model has been made as an assy of parts, you can try simply saving the assy model as a part instead.