This tutorial uses the model created in the Piston CAD Model tutorial. If this tutorial was not completed use Meshed Piston.ach in your tutorial models folder.
The joints between the piston and arm, and between the arm and crank, are trusses with a cross-sectional area of 1 in2.
The joint at the free end of crank is made of round beam elements with a 0.5 inch radius.
All CAD parts (bricks) are made of Aluminum 6061-T6; 6061-T651.
All joint parts (trusses and beams) are made of Steel (AISI 4130).
Apply a prescribed rotation to the joint at the free end of the crank that will go through one revolution in 1 second.
Apply X, Y, and Z translational and Y and Z rotational constraints to the center of the joint at the free end of the crank.
Apply X and Z translational constraints to the large cylindrical surfaces of the piston.
Apply an X translational constraint to all surfaces of the crank.
Specify an event capture rate of 36. This will produce results for every 10 degrees of crank rotation (360/36 = 10).