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Training Module #4: HyperX Entities (Click-Along)

Summary

This exercise has been designed to help users learn basic HyperX Entity terminology and their corresponding implications on Sizing and Analysis workflows.

Part 1: FEM Import and Setup

This portion of the training example largely follows the HyperX Basics, found in the Getting Started help category. We recommend referencing those articles for more information as you are walking through this example!

Open Database and Project

Note

Recall that when working in HyperX, you are working in a Database which contain Projects.

Path: C:\HyperX\Training\[Version#]\

Database: Training Module #4 - HyperX Entities_[Version#]

Project: 01_HyperX Entities

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Import FEM

  1. From the Model tab of the Ribbon, select ‘FEM Import’.

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  2. Click "Add". Then, use the browser to navigate to: C:\HyperX\Models\Wing UAM\ folder and select WingUAM_01a.dat.

    FEMImportFormTraining

  3. Open the Units window.

  4. Change the ‘FEM units’ section to match the SI units system used in the FEA.

  5. Click ‘Apply’ to import the FEM.

Note

For more information on the FEM Import process, as well as the different element and load case types supported by HyperX, see: FEM Import and corresponding reference documentation linked throughout that page.

The model will populate the Viewport behind the FEM Import form.

Tip

If you don't immediately see the model after clicking "Apply," try resetting the Viewport. Do this by clicking one of the sides on the View Cube (upper right corner of the screen) to center the model about the corresponding perspective.

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Setup Design Load Cases

Design Load Cases correspond to FEM Subcases. These are the load scenarios that will be evaluated in HyperX Sizing and Analysis routines. To understand more, see Design Load Cases.

  1. Open the Design Loads form.

  2. Change the Analysis Temperature to 120F for all cases (as shown below).

  3. Change the Ultimate Safety Factor to 1.5 for all cases (as shown below).

  4. Click ‘Apply’ and close all forms.

Note

Both options for Step 2 and 3 are available if you: Use ctrl+a to select all rows and Right-click to reveal a menu of options.

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Part 2: Organize Model into HyperX Entities

Once the model is imported, you can organize it into various HyperX Entities and assign Properties to them to prepare the model for Sizing.

Organize Model into Structures

After importing the FEM, FEM properties must be moved into Structures in order to become HyperX Zones. See Transitioning from FEM to HyperX to understand more.

For this model, we'd like to create Zones by organizing them into Structures based on part type:

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Create Upper Skin Structure - Using the Ribbon and Viewport

  1. From the Structures tab of the Ribbon, select ‘Create Structure’.

  2. Name the Structure.

  3. Use the Viewport to select the Upper Skin FEM property.

  4. Click ‘Create’.

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Tip

You can hide the Upper Skin Structure to have direct access to Substructure Properties in the Viewport.

Create Rib Structure – Using the FEM Tree

  1. In the FEM tree, Type ‘Rib’ into the search bar to isolate all FEM Properties with the word ‘Rib’ in the title.

  2. Use Ctrl to select all Rib Properties.

  3. Right-click and select ‘Create Structure’ from the resulting menu.

  4. Name the Structure.

  5. Click ‘Create’.

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Create Remaining Structures Using Tools of your Choice.

Compare the resulting Structure and FEM Trees with the images below to verify your Structure creation.

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Part 3: Size Upper Skin and Interrogate Results

This part of the exercise demonstrates how to size your model and use HyperX Visualization Tools to inform engineering judgements.

Size Upper Skin

  1. Select the Upper Skin Zone.

  2. Navigate to the Run tab of the Ribbon.

  3. Click ‘Size’.

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Part 4: Make Adjustments and Re-size

Finally, we take action on our decisions and re-size the model to confirm the results.

Run Zone Splitter Utility

  1. Open the Structures tab of the Ribbon.

  2. Select ‘Split Up Zones’.

  3. Select the entire model.

  4. Choose to split on Orthogonal Members and Beam Intersections.

  5. Click ‘Commit’.

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A new Zone has now been created at each orthogonal boundary. Notice that:

  • Design, Load, and Analysis Property definitions are inherited from the parent Zone.

  • Buckling Lengths have been recalculated accordingly.

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