Hello all,
Is it possible to obtain the exact stiffness matrix for a beam structure with non circular cross section?
For example, I modelled a drill-bit in solidworks and now I want the exact stiffness matrix when the loading and boundary conditions are specified. This is a bit different from general beam element of circular cross section as the cross section of drillbit contains warping effects. Hence, I need this through solidworks. Please help me.
SW can't model a body that twists as a beam element. In general, beam elements require a constant cross-section. More can be read here.