Opinion ON FEM Result

[thschrader]

tschrader - apologies. This is the file I should have linked.

https://mega.nz/#!OsYA1KTA!1EFc8XP9b_Jk ... uAGPk44mDg

Thanks for the file, but our IT-Service blocks mega.nz. I will have a look at my private
computer next weekend. Lot of work...

[Laurie Hartley]

Thanks - I appreciate your help.

[thschrader]

Thanks - I appreciate your help.

Downloaded your file, thanks.
To run a FEM-analysis (with 3D-element) on such a huge structure is nearly impossible. For a normal PC.
Even if you ca fuse all details and the struts to one object, you will get millions of elements.
You should run a gloabal analysis with a frame-program and check the details with FEM.
As we discussed here:
https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=34638

[Laurie Hartley]

Thanks thschrader, I will follow your advice and see how I go with Mr Wolsinks programme.

Thank you once more for your help.