Exercises
- Figure 3.45 shows a beam made of ASTM-A36 structural steel with a triangularly distributed load. The beam is made of S (American standard) cross-section – S120 x 12. Use SOLIDWORKS Simulation to evaluate the shear force and bending moment diagrams.
Figure 3.45
- Figure 3.46 shows 2D schematics of two bicycle frames that are to be compared for structural performance. The frames are made of aluminum alloy 6061 and are all 1" circular tubing (ANSI pipe 1" sch 40). Use SOLIDWORKS Simulation to determine and compare the maximum deflection and the maximum bending stress of the two designs.
Figure 3.46
- Figure 3.47 shows a 3D space frame formed with tubular beams derived from ASTM-A36 structural steel. The beam members have the same cross-section (ISO square tube – 80 x 80 x 5 mm). Use SOLIDWORKS Simulation to do the following:
a. Determine the maximum vertical displacement of the frame.
b. Determine the maximum bending stress of the frame.
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