How do you simulate a welded gusset in RDM?

Simulation Resistance of materials
1

I am trying to calculate by finite elements a stress in a weld area of a gusset.

The question is how to model this as realistically as possible

Thank you

2

Weld connections must be created between the gusset in question and the two sides to which it is welded.

Then you will have a stress trace in your welds as well as in your gusset.

3

I did a test, here are the kind of results you get.

For your information, you have to treat the gussets in shells and the beams in volumes.


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If you want a realistic simulation, you need to model your weld and the parts on which it rests in volume. The rest of the model can possibly remain in shell or beam mesh.

5

How is your part modeled? assembly? room? Volume? multi-body? Mechanically welded element? Function fob? Solder bead function?

Give us a picture of your modeling.