Inventor Stress Analysis - Pipe supports

[martin_caslingSJC3K]

Hi, is anyone using Inventor stress analysis to aid in the design of pipe supports such as this image who can share some advice on feasibility of its use for this, methods and application of loads based on results supplied from Ceasar II. If anyone has any advice or thoughts it would be appreciated. 

[kacper.suchomski]

Hi

What did you do and where did you stop?

[martin_caslingSJC3K]

Kacper, I've modelled this as an initial test for a pipe seat/guide. We have been provided with a set of Ceasar analysis loadings giving support node loads in Fx, Fy & Fz. I'm trying to get an idea (before I go too far) whether I should be using Inventor to do this, which way the loads should be applied (remote forces?) etc. That's really as far as I've gone.

[kacper.suchomski · Accepted solution]

For round supports, bearing load can be used.

[martin_caslingSJC3K]

Kacper, thanks for the reply this is really helpful. So with regards to constraints at floor level, with this being fixed with HD bolts then grouted would this be best set as a fixed constraint on the underside of the plate only, plate and holes or just the holes?

If the upper seat assembly was bolted to the lower steel section frame what would be the best way to account for the bolted connection joint in an analysis of the complete assembly?