FEA Welds

[krunoslav_knezic]

Hi All,

I need to create Static Stress Analysis and test the welds in the assembly. 
Is there a way to create welds, as type of Contact in simulation, or do I need to model welds as components / bodies and assign them mechanical properties?

If you have other workflow to analysis the welds I would appreciate the tips and tricks 🙂

[MikeSmell_ADSK · Accepted solution]

Hi @krunoslav_knezic - 

We do not have a specific contact type for just bonded edges. I would recommend checking out this class from Autodesk University on the topic of simulating welds. 

http://au.autodesk.com/au-online/classes-on-demand/class-catalog/classes/year-2015/autodesk-nastran-...

Thanks, 

Mike Smell

Product Manager, Fusion 360 - Simulation

[krunoslav_knezic]

Thanks for this great class. 

Now I have much more clear idea how FEA around welds work (or don't work lol) 🙂

[Anonymous]

I get a 404 page following that link. It appears to have moved to here