Elastic Link

Summary


Creates an elastic link that connects two Vertexs with user-entered rigidity.

 

How to Run


  • Ribbon Menu > [Model] Tab > [Analysis] Group > Link > Elastic

 

Explanation


Create Elastic Link

Feature that creates elastic link.

  • [Select Target]
    Select two vertices where link will be created.
    Only vertex of 1d member can be selected.

  • [Stiffness]
    Specify type of elastic link.

    • General : Linear elastic link. Enter user-defined values.

      • Stiffness-Dx : Stiffness in x axis direction of element coordinate system

      • Stiffness-Dy : Stiffness in y axis direction of element coordinate system

      • Stiffness-Dz : Stiffness in z axis direction of element coordinate system

      • Stiffness-Rx : Rotational stiffness with respect to x axis of element coordinate system

      • Stiffness-Ry : Rotational stiffness with respect to y axis of element coordinate system

      • Stiffness-Rz : Rotational stiffness with respect to z axis of element coordinate system

    • Rigid : Rigid connection element. Analysis compatibility inputs 1e5 times the stiffness of the largest stiffness within the stiffness matrix.

    • Tension Only : Tension-specific elastic connections

    • Compression Only : Compression-specific elastic connections

 

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