beam end release
beam end release
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Can ABAQUS model a partial end release for beam elements?
Or spring elements have to be used in conjunction with MPCs?
Thanks
Aldo
Or spring elements have to be used in conjunction with MPCs?
Thanks
Aldo





RE: beam end release
Abaqus has the *RELEASE keyword which can release a rotational degree of freedom or a combination of rotational degrees of freedom at one or both ends of a beam element.
There doesn't appear to be an option to release translational degrees of freedom.
RE: beam end release
I know of the *release option. But this option completely release the chosen force component.
I would like insted to retain a certain percentage of stiffnes...
Thanks Aldo
RE: beam end release
RE: beam end release
How can you apply a rotational spring? What's the card used??
Cheers
RE: beam end release
RE: beam end release
I am trying to put a spring in my model, which consists of a pinned-end beam. I need the spring in one pinned end to diminish the deflection of the beam, which undergoes large displacements.
They say in doc that, for large displ it's better to use JointC, but this one requires 2 nodes.
How can I define the spring for my model?
Cheers,
J
RE: beam end release
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