Custom Shape Thrust Block

[Anonymous]

Hi all,

I am looking to create a custom shape thrust block for a supporting considerable loads from a space frame structure. I am new to Robot (however, fairly competent in Revit) and haven't a clue where to start when defining such complex geometry. The geometry involves blending a larger sketch into a smaller sketch - as shown in the badly drawn picture - and shall be constructed using reinforced concrete.

Does anyone have any ideas on how to go about this?

Cheers,

Murray

[Artur.Kosakowski]

Hi Murray,

What kind of a model is it? A solid? What kind of the results do you need to get from Robot?

[Anonymous]

Hi Artur,

I think, intially, yes. It may be modelled as being hollow later but for now a solid would be perfect. I need to get the required area of rebar.

Thanks again,

Murray

[Artur.Kosakowski]

Hi @Anonymous

For a solid you may consider modelling a solid with complex shape outside Robot and import it as a *.sat file however Robot is not able to calculate reinforcement for solids.

[Anonymous]

Hi Artur,

Thanks for your reply. Apologies, I am new to Robot - how would I need to model it such that I can calculate the reinforcement required?

Thanks again,

Murray

[Artur.Kosakowski]

Hi @Anonymous

Robot can only calculate reinforcement for surfaces (shell element types) which means that your 'object' has to be a 'hollow' one with 'walls' and top and bottom 'slabs' rather than a solid.

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[Anonymous]

Artur,

Ah right, I follow. Is that a relatively easy procedure? The walls would need to be sloped to replicate the geometric shape of the thrust block.

Murray

[Artur.Kosakowski]

Hi @Anonymous

Try to model them as number of 'vertical' panels defined by four edges with top a bottom being curved.

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