Simulation > Creo Simulate > Modeling Structure and Thermal Problems > Connections > Gaps > To Create a Gap (FEM Mode)
To Create a Gap (FEM Mode)
1. Click Refine Model > Gap. The Gap Definition dialog box opens.
2. Specify the following in the Gap Definition dialog box.
◦ Name—Spcify a name or accept the default name. By default, Creo Simulate assigns the name as GapX where X increments automatically.
◦ References—If you did not select geometry before opening the Gap Definition dialog box, select one of these references for the gap and select the appropriate geometric entities on your model:
▪ Point-Point—Select two points or two vertices.
▪ Point-Edge (Projection) — Select a point and an edge, or a vertex and an edge. When you select a point and an edge, the contact created is represented by the shortest projected distance between the point and the edge.
▪ Point-Surface (Projection)—Select a point and a surface, or a vertex and a surface. When you select a point and a surface, the contact created is represented by the shortest projected distance between the point and the surface.
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You can use a vertex as a point by selecting the vertex location.
▪ Surface-Surface—Select two surfaces.
◦ Orientation—Select and define the orientation of the XY plane.
◦ Clearance
◦ Axial Stiffness
◦ Transverse Stiffness
3. If you have selected Surface-Surface under Reference, select one of these methods for calculation of the stiffness values from the Distribution list:
◦ Total
◦ Per Unit Area
4. Click OK. Agap icon is displayed at the specified location on your model.
Return to About Gaps or Creating Gaps (FEM Mode).