(API) Deformed geometry update

[sunwaymas]

Hi,

I am not sure if Robot can do this.

I need to do an analysis on a "Deformed structure" to model Initial Imperfection. What I previously did on Lusas is that I set up a non-deformed model, applied loading to the model until the required deformation is achieved, then save the deformed geometry (without lock-in stresses) for later use.

Cheers

sunwaymas 

[Rafal.Gaweda · Accepted solution]

Are you looking for this

http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/Robot-Structural-Analysis/Shell-model-initial-imperfection-and-non-lin...

or something more simple?

[sunwaymas]

Hi,

Thank you. This is exactly what I wanted to do. 

It means Robot can't do it by default...?? 

[Rafal.Gaweda]

Can not do it by default

[sunwaymas]

Thanks Rafal 🙂

[Rafal.Gaweda]

I found it in my drawer 🙂

Maybe enough for you.

This macro updates model geometry taking into account deformation of selected case

[sunwaymas]

Hi Rafal,

Thank you so much 🙂