Structural Finite Element Mesh for Plate Girder-Tubular Column Connection

This video shows the necessary steps to model a Finite Element Mesh using Bentley SACS Joint Mesher utility. After watching this video user will be able to create finite element meshes and perform FEM analysis for this type of joints. Following the steps provided in the video user will be able to model other different types of joints and perform further structural analysis and design. The steps covered in this video are: • Overview of the joint • How to access the Joint Mesher GUI • Set the mesh parameters • Define surfaces to be meshed • Define the mesh element type (Plates and Shells) • Generate the FEM • Save the Joint Mesher input file • Read the Joint Mesher input file