Sumo Workshop

SUMO WORKSHOP TRAINING MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1. Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 1

2. Purpose of this course ......................................................................................................................... 1

3. Methodology ........................................................................................................................................ 1

4. Answers................................................................................................................................................ 1

4.1 No supports ................................................................................................................................ 1

4.2 No rotational supports............................................................................................................... 1

4.3 Unstable structure ..................................................................................................................... 1

4.4 Pinned column, pinned support ............................................................................................... 1

4.5 No deflection in beam ................................................................................................................ 2

4.6 Too many pins............................................................................................................................ 2

4.7 Unconnected models .................................................................................................................. 2

4.8 Node is not connected to the model .......................................................................................... 2

4.9 Buckling analysis manual calculations .................................................................................... 3

4.10 Second-order unsuccessful........................................................................................................ 3

4.11 Area support lifting ................................................................................................................... 3

4.12 Drop objects tool to modify geometry...................................................................................... 3

4.13 Meshing problems ..................................................................................................................... 4

4.14 Monolithic beam results ............................................................................................................ 4

4.15 Convergence of shear in shells.................................................................................................. 4

5. Class modelling example..................................................................................................................... 4

Sumo Workshop Training Manual