Compression only springs
Compression only springs
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I have a circular 2-d model that I want to place tangential and radial compression only springs. I am having trouble grasping the "gap link" that I believe are what I have to use. Can someone give me alittle insight to the steps I need to take to get these springs on my model?





RE: Compression only springs
Once you get your coordinate system how you want it, you've probably figured out that you define a Gap link and draw the links (make sure you have selected the correct property when you draw) by clicking or windowing. If you are unsure of the local direction of the gap (link element) after drawing, use the Set View option to turn on the little red white and blue local axis arrows for link local axes to see what you're doing.
RE: Compression only springs
RE: Compression only springs
RE: Compression only springs
RE: Compression only springs