Bolt Definition
Description: Selects CBEAM or CBAR elements for bolt preload analysis.
Format:
Example:
Alternate Format and Example:
| Field | Definition | Type | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| BID | Bolt identification number. | Integer > 0 | Required |
| EIDi | Element identification number of CBEAM or CBAR element(s) to be included in bolt preload analysis. | Integer > 0 | Required |
Remarks:
- Bolt preloads are supported in the following solutions:
Solution Character Variable Solution Number LINEAR STATIC 101 LINEAR BUCKLING 105 NONLINEAR STATIC 106 NONLINEAR TRANSIENT RESPONSE 129 NONLINEAR BUCKLING 180 PRESTRESS STATIC 181 LINEAR PRESTRESS MODAL 182 LINEAR PRESTRESS FREQUENCY RESPONSE 183 LINEAR PRESTRESS TRANSIENT RESPONSE 184 NONLINEAR PRESTRESS MODAL 185 NONLINEAR PRESTRESS FREQUENCY RESPONSE 186 NONLINEAR PRESTRESS TRANSIENT RESPONSE 187 LINEAR PRESTRESS COMPLEX EIGENVALUE 188 NONLINEAR PRESTRESS COMPLEX EIGENVALUE 189 - In buckling solutions (105 and 180) both the bolt preload and externally applied loads will be scaled to determine the critical load.
- ASET generation can be automated using the XSETGENERATE Case Control command.