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Activity 2.1.3 Frame Generator Analysis

Introduction
Frame construction is used throughout the aerospace industry in the creation of
welded steel-tube fuselages, piston-engine motor mounts, ribs, and landing gear. In
this activity you will gain understanding of the frame analysis built into Autodesk

Inventor

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Equipment
Computer with Autodesk Inventor and access to the internet.
Inventor 2013 Data Set Tutorial Files

Procedure
1. Launch Autodesk Inventor.
2. Select the Help icon on the top right corner. This will connect to the WikiHelp
webpage.

3. Click the Plus icon beside Tutorial Learning Resources then click the Plus icon
beside Frame Analysis Tutorials as shown below.


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4. Click About This Tutorial.


5. Complete the each step of the Frame Analysis tutorial up to Summary by clicking
Next after completing each step. Use the folder structure on the left to go to a
specific part of the tutorial.
6. Stop on the Summary step as shown below.


7. Demonstrate tutorial completion to your teacher and have your teacher sign your
activity.
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Instructor Signature _________________________

Conclusion
1. List three functions that the frame analysis tool provides and describe how they
relate to aerospace design.
a. What forces will this stand up to, such as lift, drag, and gravity
b. How long will it last? For how long will it be before it needs a new part,
such as a wing
c. Is this material much more powerful than what is needed, to see how
much lighter it can be made by using different materials