Create the Vertical Part

To mesh a 2-D model, each part must contain a single enclosed area. The weldment model requires four parts. We will start by creating the vertical part. For the nodes to match at the interface of two parts, the wireframe geometry has to match. Therefore, we must divide the right side of the vertical part so that it has line segments matching the three adjacent parts. We will do this in a later step.

1. Expand the Planes branch of the browser (tree view), right-click the Plane 2 < YZ(+X) > heading, and select Sketch.
   Note: To use 2-D elements in an analysis, the model must be constructed in the YZ plane.
2. Click Draw Draw Rectangle.
   1. Press Enter to specify the origin as the first corner.
   2. To specify the point (0, 2, 12) as the opposite corner, type 2 in the Y: field, type 12 in the Z: field, and press Enter.
   3. Click Apply.
   4. Press Esc to exit the command.
3. Select View Navigate Enclose (Fit All).
4. Click  Draw Draw Circle Center and Radius.
   1. To specify the point (0, 1, 1.5) as the center of the circle, type 1 in the Y: field, type 1.5 in the Z: field, and press Enter.
   2. To specify the point (0, 1, 1.75) as a point on the circle, type 1 in the Y: field, type 1.75 in the Z: field, and press Enter.
   3. Click Apply.
   4. Press Esc to exit the command.
5. With the  Selection Shape Point or Rectangle and Selection Select Construction Objects commands active, click the circle.
6. Click Draw Pattern Move or Copy.
   1. Activate the Copy check box and type 9 in theTotal distance field.
   2. Select the DZ radio button.
   3. Click OK.
7. Right-click the Planes heading and deactivate the Visibility option. The model should now look like the image below.
   

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