3D Loads calculation

MECAmaster for CATIA V5 is a very simple and fast tool to identify internal loads on the connections of an assembly resulting from internal or external loading.Using very elementary data to work (such as point/directions, … ), it can be used in the early project from the concept study phases for a better efficiency of the project.

From a kinematical modelisation of an assembly, and from an external (or internal) loading, MECAmaster computes (completely in 3D) and draws internal loads exerted on each part of the assembly.

This calculation can be useful for example for a quick former design and can be an input step to Finite Elements analysis on single parts.

The key features industrial likes about this 3D load analysis are :

• the use in early stages of the project
• the easiness
• the high speed resolution
• the robustness
• result reports
• kinematical integration

Calculation can indeed be coupled with a mechanism kinematics to check loads (and tolerances as well) in every possible position of a system.

Then various exploitations help the designers for optimum and easy design choices.