Chapter 6 Surface Models

Chapter 6
Surface Models
6.1
Step-by-Step: Bellows Joints
6.2
Step-by-Step: Beam Bracket
6.3
More Exercise: Gearbox
6.4
Review

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Section 6.1
Bellows Joints
Problem Description

With the internal pressure, the

engineers are concerned about the
radial deformation (due to an
engineering tolerance
consideration) and hoop stress
(due to a safety consideration).

Section 6.1 Bellows Joints

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28

Unit: mm.
28

R315

20

R315

Section 6.1 Bellows Joints

Chapter 6 Surface Models

Techniques/Concepts

Create surface bodies

using <Revolve>.

Top/Bottom of a surface
body

Shell Elements

Section 6.1 Bellows Joints

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Section 6.2
Beam Bracket
Techniques/Concepts

Create surface bodies

using <Mid-Surface>

Section 6.2 Beam Bracket

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Section 6.3 Gearbox

Section 6.3
Gearbox
Problem Description

[1] The flanged

bearing is made
of gray cast iron.

[2] The base is

also made of cast
iron.

[3] The housing

is made of
stainless sheet
steel of 3 mm
thickness.

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Section 6.3 Gearbox

170

200

(R170)

100

70

30

Unit: mm.

355

(R70)

R20
R40

15

170

R30
R50

520

180

540

240

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Techniques/Concepts

Create surface bodies by

<Thin/Surface>

Loads>Bearing Loads
Set up <Bonded>
connections.

Section 6.3 Gearbox