https://intact-solutions.com/learning/ 2026-10-23T03:08:14+00:00 https://intact-solutions.com/learning/ https://intact-solutions.com/learning/lib/tpl/dokuwiki/images/favicon.ico text/html 2017-07-12T14:35:04+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://intact-solutions.com/learning/doku.php?id=wiki:sns:sns2014:add_the_scan_solve_toolbar_manually&rev=1499891704&do=diff Manually Add Scan&Solve Toolbar to Rhino Interface If your Scan&Solve toolbar no longer appears in Rhino, you can manually add the toolbar by following these instructions. First, navigate to your Scan&Solve Appdata directory by opening Windows Explorer and entering text/html 2017-07-17T09:36:09+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://intact-solutions.com/learning/doku.php?id=wiki:sns:sns2014:adding_custom_material&rev=1500305769&do=diff Adding Custom Materials Additions and modifications may be made to the materials in the database. Select the first entry in the materials pull down menu, called “Custom”, to bring up the material editing dialog. The material editing dialog appears as follows: text/html 2017-07-14T10:23:42+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://intact-solutions.com/learning/doku.php?id=wiki:sns:sns2014:apply_point_loads&rev=1500049422&do=diff Applying point loads Point loads are force loads where the area of application is relatively small with respect to the overall structure. In Scan&Solve point loads can be approximated by applying the load to a small face split from a larger face of the geometry. The steps here show one method to split a face to approximate a point load. text/html 2017-07-14T10:36:06+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://intact-solutions.com/learning/doku.php?id=wiki:sns:sns2014:bake_deformed_geometry_in_color&rev=1500050166&do=diff Baking Deformed Geometry in Color With the right 3D printing equipment, it is possible to print Scan&Solve results into a real-world physical prototype. The instructions here show how to export Scan&Solve results in textured VRML format suitable for 3D printing. text/html 2017-07-14T10:37:53+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://intact-solutions.com/learning/doku.php?id=wiki:sns:sns2014:bake_deformed_geometry&rev=1500050273&do=diff Bake Deformed Geometry Scan&Solve™ displays analysis results using a surface mesh. The [Bake] button in the View tab will insert this display mesh into the Rhino document for further downstream processes. If deflection is applied before baking, the deformed geometry will be baked instead of the original geometry. For a step-by-step process on baking deformed geometry in color, refer to text/html 2017-07-13T12:36:01+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://intact-solutions.com/learning/doku.php?id=wiki:sns:sns2014:basic_operation&rev=1499970961&do=diff Basic Operation In Rhino, type SnS in the Rhino’s command prompt window and select a solid model on which structural analysis is to be performed. Refer to section on Supported Rhino Models on how to determine if the Rhino model is a valid solid. A typical sequence of commands to perform structural test on the solid model is as follows: text/html 2017-07-13T14:07:04+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://intact-solutions.com/learning/doku.php?id=wiki:sns:sns2014:body_loads&rev=1499976424&do=diff Body Loads Body loads comprise forces that are distributed over a solid volume. Probably the most familiar of these is the gravitational force acting on a mass to give it weight. Simple gravitational loads are applied in the Specify tab using the Gravity checkbox. Rotational body loads and general linear acceleration loads are applied by choosing text/html 2017-07-17T10:23:26+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://intact-solutions.com/learning/doku.php?id=wiki:sns:sns2014:check_convergence_of_a_scenario&rev=1500308606&do=diff Checking the Convergence of a Solution One important aspect of numerical simulations is to check the validity of the solution. Generally, there is not an analytical solution generally available, so the simulation must be checked against itself at a higher resolution. The process of checking a solution at increasing resolution is known as convergence checking, as the solution is expected to converge on a particular value. The convergence checking process begins by picking a stress, strain, or d… text/html 2017-07-13T14:35:09+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://intact-solutions.com/learning/doku.php?id=wiki:sns:sns2014:component_stress_illustrations&rev=1499978109&do=diff Stress Components Scan&Solve can display all general stress components. Checking the component stresses can be a way to verify that the correct boundary conditions were applied to the model. Viewing the individual stress components can also provide insight on the cause of a high danger level in a particular region. text/html 2017-07-13T14:04:01+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://intact-solutions.com/learning/doku.php?id=wiki:sns:sns2014:controls&rev=1499976241&do=diff Controls All controls in Scan&Solve™ are aggregated in three tabs: Specify Tab for setting up the analysis problem, View Tab and Advanced View Tab for visualizing the computed solution, and Settings Tab Controls for adjusting simulation parameters. ---------- Specify Tab Control Control ActionCustom [Material] text/html 2017-07-13T12:20:35+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://intact-solutions.com/learning/doku.php?id=wiki:sns:sns2014:elastic_modulus_and_poissons_ratio&rev=1499970035&do=diff Elastic Modulus and Poisson's Ratio So, how are stress and strain connected? For isotropic materials, such as most metals, there are two values that relate values of stress and strain and fully describe a material's behavior when forces are applied. These are the text/html 2023-12-13T13:47:13+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://intact-solutions.com/learning/doku.php?id=wiki:sns:sns2014:example_restraints&rev=1702500433&do=diff Example Restraints Here are a few example restraints to help you get started. Applying Simply Supported Restraint to a Beam A simply supported boundary condition can be modeled several ways in Scan&Solve. This document will cover two ways of doing this. Both methods will allow for rotation to occur at the ends of the beams. In both cases, a 1.0 kN scalar force was applied to the top face of the I-beam. text/html 2017-07-13T08:57:52+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://intact-solutions.com/learning/doku.php?id=wiki:sns:sns2014:failure_criteria&rev=1499957872&do=diff Supported Materials Scan&Solve™ operates under the assumption of linear isotropic materials. Materials that are “linear” have a proportional relationship between stress and strain. That is, any increase in strain results in a proportional increase in stress, and vice versa. Materials that are text/html 2017-08-02T11:15:14+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://intact-solutions.com/learning/doku.php?id=wiki:sns:sns2014:faq&rev=1501694114&do=diff Scan&Solve 2014 FAQ Materials * Will a custom material added in one file be available for use in other files? Yes, a custom Scan&Solve™ material added in one Rhino file will be accessible in other Rhino files. ++ * Are orthotropic materials, such as wood or composites, supported in Scan&Solve™ 2014? text/html 2017-08-01T15:48:08+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://intact-solutions.com/learning/doku.php?id=wiki:sns:sns2014:getting_started&rev=1501624088&do=diff Getting Started Here are some helpful pages for getting started with Scan&Solve 2014. * Installation * Revert to a Previous Version * Add Scan&Solve Toolbar Manually * Supported Rhino Models * Basic Operation * Controls Getting Started Videos text/html 2017-07-13T14:04:50+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://intact-solutions.com/learning/doku.php?id=wiki:sns:sns2014:import_materials&rev=1499976290&do=diff Importing Materials The assortment of materials built into the Scan&Solve installation cover a broad range of applications, but many disciplines require specialized materials not included in the standard installation. The instructions here show how to import other materials into the Scan&Solve material database.   text/html 2017-07-13T14:08:50+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://intact-solutions.com/learning/doku.php?id=wiki:sns:sns2014:importance_of_unit_system&rev=1499976530&do=diff Unit Systems Scan&Solve relies on the unit system chosen when a model is created. The unit system entered into Rhino is used by Scan&Solve to interpret the geometry when restraints and loads are applied to the model. Creating model with incorrect unit system text/html 2017-07-13T13:57:58+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://intact-solutions.com/learning/doku.php?id=wiki:sns:sns2014:installation&rev=1499975878&do=diff Installation System Requirements Scan&Solve™ requires a functional Windows installation of Rhino 4 or 5. Both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Rhino 5 are supported. Currently there is no support for Rhino on Macintosh systems. An evaluation copy of Rhino may be downloaded  text/html 2017-07-13T12:29:32+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://intact-solutions.com/learning/doku.php?id=wiki:sns:sns2014:interpreting_results&rev=1499970572&do=diff Interpreting Results Given geometry, material, restraints, and loads, Scan&Solve™ computes several types of quantities that are useful in understanding predicted structural properties of the model: * Displacements. The primary computed property is displacement text/html 2017-07-14T10:15:34+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://intact-solutions.com/learning/doku.php?id=wiki:sns:sns2014:learning_materials&rev=1500048934&do=diff Learning Materials Here are several helpful learning materials relevant to Scan&Solve 2014 and the mechanics of materials concepts behind it. * Linear Static Analysis * Resolution and Convergence * Stress Components * Stress and Elasticity * Elastic Modulus and Poisson's Ratio * Unit Systems text/html 2017-07-13T14:08:10+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://intact-solutions.com/learning/doku.php?id=wiki:sns:sns2014:linear_static_analysis&rev=1499976490&do=diff Linear Static Analysis Structural analysis aims to predict deformation and stresses in a body (or collection of bodies) that is restrained from moving and is subjected to external forces (loads). Different theoretical models of structural analysis have been developed to simulate a variety of realistic physical behaviors and phenomena. The simplest and the most widely used type of structural analysis is linear static analysis, based on theory of lineary elasticity. text/html 2017-07-18T09:03:35+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://intact-solutions.com/learning/doku.php?id=wiki:sns:sns2014:loads&rev=1500390215&do=diff Loads Scan&Solve provides several different load options to apply to a model, organized into two groups: surface loads and body loads. The following types of surface loads are available: * Vector Force (x,y,z components) * Vector Force (specify direction and magnitude) * Scalar force * Pressure * Pressure expression * Hydrostatic * Torque The following types of body loads are available: * Gravitational Loads * Rotational Body Loads * Linear Acceleration Body Loads Rela… text/html 2017-07-13T08:56:23+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://intact-solutions.com/learning/doku.php?id=wiki:sns:sns2014:materials&rev=1499957783&do=diff Materials Scan&Solve™ is delivered with a variety of standard engineering materials. The standard and user-customized materials are accessible through the material selection combo box highlighted below: text/html 2017-07-14T13:01:40+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://intact-solutions.com/learning/doku.php?id=wiki:sns:sns2014:options_and_controls&rev=1500058900&do=diff Options and Controls Scan&Solve offers several options and controls that can be used to analyze results. There are two main result viewing categories: Simplified View and Advanced View. ---------- Simplified View Simplified view provides basic controls to visualize solution results. text/html 2017-07-17T10:51:05+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://intact-solutions.com/learning/doku.php?id=wiki:sns:sns2014:perform_geometry_optimization&rev=1500310265&do=diff Performing geometry optimization with SnSScript This document highlights one of the powerful possibilities that Scan&Solve has to offer: geometry optimization. Essentially, the following process will be automated: 1. Create a simple geometry text/html 2017-07-14T11:01:44+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://intact-solutions.com/learning/doku.php?id=wiki:sns:sns2014:report&rev=1500051704&do=diff Standard Report A web-ready report of the analysis results may be generated using the [Report] button on the View tab: Scan&Solve will prompt for a destination, generate the report, and open your web browser to view the output. Customizing Report text/html 2017-07-17T10:03:07+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://intact-solutions.com/learning/doku.php?id=wiki:sns:sns2014:resolution_and_convergence&rev=1500307387&do=diff Resolution and Convergence Resolution Resolution is the maximum number of finite elements used to compute an approximate solution of the stress analysis problem. Only those elements that intersect the solid are included in the count. Generally speaking, higher resolution increases accuracy of the solution but also requires more memory and longer computation times. In the context of stress analysis, increased resolution should make the system more flexible, generally increasing the computed dis… text/html 2017-07-13T14:27:32+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://intact-solutions.com/learning/doku.php?id=wiki:sns:sns2014:restraining_partial_faces_and_edges&rev=1499977652&do=diff Restraining Partial Faces and Edges In the Rhino viewport, the faces of a closed solid polysurface are outlined with bold edges. If the existing faces or edges of the solid do not reflect the desired restraints, the Rhino “Split” or “Split Face text/html 2017-07-14T10:57:17+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://intact-solutions.com/learning/doku.php?id=wiki:sns:sns2014:restraints&rev=1500051437&do=diff Restraints Scan&Solve™ can constrain selected faces or edges in a model. Faces and edges can be restrained in all three coordinate directions, making it completely rigid, or a combination thereof. Any part of the model that is restrained will not be affected by deflection later on.  text/html 2017-07-14T10:39:12+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://intact-solutions.com/learning/doku.php?id=wiki:sns:sns2014:results&rev=1500050352&do=diff Results Scan&Solve provides users several ways to analyze results. For a discussion of what each result component means read Interpreting Results. To learn what controls and options are available to analyze results on the Scan&Solve window, refer to Options and Controls. A report can also be generated or the deformation text/html 2017-07-13T14:02:59+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://intact-solutions.com/learning/doku.php?id=wiki:sns:sns2014:revert_to_a_previous_version&rev=1499976179&do=diff Reverting Your Installation So you liked the capabilities of the latest WIP, but you weren't ready to spend the money when it was released? The steps here explain how you can revert your installation to the previous version of Scan&Solve. Step 1: Uninstall Scan&Solve 2014 text/html 2023-12-13T13:46:13+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://intact-solutions.com/learning/doku.php?id=wiki:sns:sns2014:scan_solve_2014&rev=1702500373&do=diff Scan&Solve 2014 The Scan&Solve™ plugin is developed by Intact Solutions for Rhinoceros© (V4 SR8 or V5 32-bit), by Robert McNeel & Associates, to perform linear static (structural) analysis on solid models constructed in or imported into Rhino. Scan&Solve™ is a meshfree finite element analysis method based on a patented technology that is explained in this fairly technical  text/html 2017-07-14T09:31:54+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://intact-solutions.com/learning/doku.php?id=wiki:sns:sns2014:select_resolution&rev=1500046314&do=diff Selecting the resolution for analysis Selecting a proper resolution is an important part of finite element analysis. Often when analyzing a part, there are stress concentrations that occur at sharp changes in the geometry of the model. These concentrations are often the areas of highest stress in an object, so it is important to capture their behavior accurately. text/html 2017-07-28T09:34:27+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://intact-solutions.com/learning/doku.php?id=wiki:sns:sns2014:sidebar&rev=1501256067&do=diff Scan&Solve Pro Scan&Solve 2014 * Getting Started * Installation * Revert to a Previous Version * Add Scan&Solve Toolbar * Supported Rhino Models * Basic Operation * Controls * Materials * Supported Materials and Failure Criteria * Adding Custom Material * Import Materials * Restraints * Restraining Partial Faces and Edges * Example Restraints * Loads * Surface Loads * Body Loads * Results * Interpreting Results * Optio… text/html 2017-07-13T12:20:04+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://intact-solutions.com/learning/doku.php?id=wiki:sns:sns2014:stress_and_elasticity&rev=1499970004&do=diff Stress and Elasticity Stress analysis is the core goal of Scan&Solve and begins with a simple observation: when a force is applied to a material, it will deform. In the following Scan&Solve simulation, a marble dome is shown deforming under the force of gravity (note the deformations are magnified extensively to make them visible). text/html 2017-07-14T10:25:29+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://intact-solutions.com/learning/doku.php?id=wiki:sns:sns2014:study_deflection&rev=1500049529&do=diff Studying Deflection One basic output from structural simulation is determining the deflection under applied loads and restraints. This is quite easy to do in Scan&Solve and is shown in the following steps. ---------- Step 1: Run the Simulation text/html 2017-07-13T14:04:30+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://intact-solutions.com/learning/doku.php?id=wiki:sns:sns2014:supported_materials_and_failure_criteria&rev=1499976270&do=diff Supported Materials Scan&Solve™ operates under the assumption of linear isotropic materials. Materials that are “linear” have a proportional relationship between stress and strain. That is, any increase in strain results in a proportional increase in stress, and vice versa. Materials that are text/html 2017-07-13T14:03:35+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://intact-solutions.com/learning/doku.php?id=wiki:sns:sns2014:supported_rhino_models&rev=1499976215&do=diff Valid Rhino Models for Scan&Solve Pro Scan&Solve works with Rhino solids (polysurfaces), extrusions, and meshes that are valid representations of solid shapes. To determine if a model is a proper solid, use the Rhino command “What” on the geometry. It should report something similar to the following. text/html 2023-12-13T13:48:02+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://intact-solutions.com/learning/doku.php?id=wiki:sns:sns2014:surface_loads&rev=1702500482&do=diff Surface Loads Scan&Solve™ currently supports 4 types of surface loads: Vector Force, Scalar Force, Pressure, and Torque. For convenience vector and pressure loads may be specified in more than one way. Surface loads are applied to faces selected after clicking the [Add] (load) button in the Specify tab. If only a portion of a face needs to be loaded, please refer to the documentation on text/html 2017-07-18T09:08:10+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://intact-solutions.com/learning/doku.php?id=wiki:sns:sns2014:switch_solvers&rev=1500390490&do=diff Solvers In Scan&Solve 2014, users have the ability to choose among 3 different algorithms for solving the linear system of equations that represent the structural simulation solution. The algorithms are identified by the following abbreviations: text/html 2017-07-17T09:32:10+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://intact-solutions.com/learning/doku.php?id=wiki:sns:sns2014:test_pressure_plastic_container&rev=1500305530&do=diff Testing a small pressure plastic container Step 1: Create solid model The first challenge is turning your surfaces into a single hollow solid. To hollow out the interior, Rhino requires you to connect the outside surface to the inside. Do this with a small hole that will be negligible at analysis time (clipping plane turned on):