fem analisys

[C_AmourCoind]

How can i set FEM parameters for a stailess tank filled with water?

Clearance between sheet metals must be zero?

I have to exclude welding from simulation?

 

 thanks at all

[swalton · Accepted solution]

What questions are you trying to answer with the FEA? 

The basic Inventor FEA solver is limited to linear, small displacement problems.  It has pressure loads, but does not have a hydrostatic load.  It does not understand the physics of welds, so if you are interested in distortion, heat affected zones, or other fine details, you will need to use a different FEA package.  Inventor Nastran may fit the questions you are asking of the model.

Anyway, you might consider using shell elements for a thin-walled tank.

[Frederick_Law · Accepted solution]

Find max pressure in the tank and use it to run FEA.

[C_AmourCoind]

Thanks so much!