Step 7: Feature Identifications in FEM

BOLT HOLE FACES

  1. Select the Connecting Rod FEM body in graphic area.
  2. Right click and choose Select Features.
  3. Turn ON the Cylinders toggle and enter the parameters min. and max. radius as 0 and 5 to identify bolt hole cylindrical faces.
  4. Also turn ON Create a Group toggle and name the group "Bolt_Holes" and click OK.

CONNECTING ROD SMALL END FACES

  1. Select the Connecting Rod FEM body in graphic area.
  2. Right click and choose Select Features.
  3. Turn ON the Cylinders toggle and enter the parameters min. and max, radius as 9 and 11 to identify connecting rod small end cylindrical faces.
  4. Also turn ON Create a Group toggle and name the group "Small_End" and click OK.