Scan&Solve™ Downloadable Examples

The example models below demonstrate various capabilities of Scan&Solve. Each model has material, restraints, and loads already specified, but these may be modified as desired. To download a model, click on the corresponding thumbnail below. After opening in Rhino, type the SnS command, and click [Go!] to compute analysis results.

Contributions

Please contribute to this gallery of examples. To submit your Scan&Solve™ model, please send the .3dm file, as well description, tags, and credits to info@intact-solutions.com.

ModelDescription/Tags

This bandsaw wheel demonstrates application of torque, vector force, and body loads.

Tags: torque, body load

Domain: mechanical

Credits: Intact Solutions, LLC

This analysis of a precision straight edge design demonstrates partial restraints and gravity loading. The model is supported at the ends with partial restraints that mimic restraint of an edge.

Tags: gravity, body load, partial restraints

Domain: mechanical

Credits: Intact Solutions, LLC

This torque sensor demonstrates analysis using torque loads.

Tags: torque, torsion

Domain: mechanical

Credits: Intact Solutions, LLC

A Bliw soap bottle under pressure applied to the top surface.

Tags: pressure load, T-splines, small features, acrylic

Domain: consumer

Credits: Björn Syse (www.syse.se)

A hitch being pulled by a horizontal load.

Tags: directional load, vector force

Domain: mechanical

Credits: University of Wisconsin-Madison

This bent steel rod demonstrates application of vector force.

Tags: directional load, vector force, steel

Domain: mechanical

Credits: University of Wisconsin-Madison

Sketchup model of Arc de Triomphe imported into Rhino for stress analysis under gravity.

Tags: gravity load, monument

Domain: cultural heritage

Credits: Mason Thrall and University of Wisconsin-Madison

Aluminum stool under surface load.

Tags: furniture, stool, seat, aluminum

Domain: consumer

Credits: University of Wisconsin-Madison

This does not appear to be a good method of mounting a urinal that is made from concrete.

Tags: concrete, gravity, partial restraint

Domain: consumer

Credits: Rhino model by Zlatko Kozina, analysis by University of Wisconsin-Madison

This acrylic bench is stronger than it looks. One side is fixed and one side can slide horizontally.

Tags: acrylic, partial restraint, weight

Domain: consumer

Credits: University of Wisconsin-Madison

Bronze sculpture under its own weight

Tags: Bronze, gravity, weight

Domain: Art

Credits: University of Wisconsin-Madison

Marble sculpture under its own weight (31MB file)

Tags: Marble, gravity, weight

Domain: Art

Credits: Rhino model imported and simplified from AIM@SHAPE Repository, analysis by University of Wisconsin-Madison

Aluminum cantilever beam under vertical load

Tags: Cantilever, aluminum, shear, I-beam

Domain: Building

Credits: University of Wisconsin-Madison

Magnesium alloy wheel under pressure and rotational loads. Is it really axi-symmetric? (31MB file)

Tags: Rotational load, magnesium, centifugal

Domain: Mechanical, automotive

Credits: Rhino model imported from www.wirecase.com, analysis by University of Wisconsin-Madison

The steel box-end wrench in action. Try changing the restraints.

Tags: Wrench, steel

Domain: Mechanical

Credits: Posted by Ito Toyo on www.archibase.net, analysis by University of Wisconsin-Madison

Stresses and deformations in the endmill bit under rotational and cutting loads.

Tags: Rotational, endmill, multiple loads

Domain: Mechanical, manufacturing

Credits: Solidworks model imported from http://www.3dcontentcentral.com, analysis by University of Wisconsin-Madison

Simulation of aluminum hook screwed to the wall under vertical load. Good example of how to use directional restraints. (25MB file)

Tags: Hook, multiple restraints, directional restraints, aluminunm

Domain: consumer

Credits: Mesh model imported from http://www.archibase.net, analysis by University of Wisconsin-Madison