Idealize Model

Purpose:

To create a block containing idealized panels as a preparation for creating a Finite Element model

Prerequisites:

A FEMWLD element must exist. Block with panels must exist.

Instructions:

On the first pane select the blocks and/or panel to be included in the FE model. Optionally a limiting box can be defined cutting out a portion of the selected model objects.

The second pane contains parameters used in creation of the idealized model and also later when making the FE model. The Type of Analysis section gives possibilities to save up to four different sets of parameters. The Intended Element size has impact mainly in the later stage when the FE model is created.

The lower half of the pane contains settings per component type. It is possible to ignore any component type unconditionally or depending on its size. For stiffeners, pillars and flanges maximum distances are given within which the ends can snap to the surroundings.

The setting should be saved before starting the idealization process.

The default settings can be brought back.

Result:

A special kind of block containing idealized panels is created and stored.