34.2.7. Arm Shaft
34.2.7.1. Properties
Ref Parametric Marker: Controls the position of Arm Shaft. It is also special parametric marker (SPM).
Type of Arm Axis Shaft: Selects the type of Arm Shaft. It defines the connection method between multi bodies.
Material Type: Selects a material type. Three methods are supported. For more information, click here.
Number of Partial Shaft: Defines the number of Partial Arm Shaft.
Partial Arm Shaft Length: Defines a length of Partial Arm Shaft.
Outer Diameter: Defines an outer diameter of Arm Shaft.
Inner Diameter: Defines an inner diameter of Arm Shaft.
Each Rendering: The selected mode can be displayed in Each Render mode.
34.2.7.1.1. Type of Arm Axis Shaft
Rigid Type
All multi bodies are connected by fixed joint. It acts like one body.
Beam Type
Multi bodies are connected by Beam Force. It acts like flexible body.
The user can modify the property of Beam Force that connects multi bodies. The user has to specify the value of Shear Modulus that is used to calculate Beam Force. For more information, refer to Beam Force.
If the user clicks Beam Property, the user can see the following dialog box.