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  1. Culmechanical

    Bolt analysis, applying preload

    One trick I've used in simulation is to model the bolt, cut the center out so there is a small gap between the two ends of the bolt (now it looks like two screws put into opposing holes with a gap between them... then I grab those cut edges and apply a bolt connector with a preload... this...
  2. Culmechanical

    Wind Loads... Roll up Doors "open" or closed?

    I'm working on an intense project where our company interpreted that a building was fully enclosed. It is a large industrial building with about 10 rollup doors. Half are on one wall, the rest spread out on two of the other faces. Now we are being told by the building designers that we...
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