Geometry Preparation Using Ansys SpaceClaim — Lesson 1

The chassis consists of tubular elements connected to each other. The tubular connections are triangulated to allow them to sustain loads in tension and compression. In this lesson, we will explore Baja SAE roll cage structure and understand what changes need to be made on the imported geometry to make it ready for simulation.

For demonstration purposes, we will import a solid roll cage model in SpaceClaim to get started. In first step, the process of extracting shell model from solid body is shown in the video, as our intent is to carry out simulation on a hollow tubular frame. In next step, we will create a dummy rigid wall in front of the roll cage for carrying out further impact analysis.