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Equivalent Grounded Spring Element in Ansys?

Equivalent Grounded Spring Element in Ansys?

Equivalent Grounded Spring Element in Ansys?

(OP)
Hi all,

I used to use grounded spring elements in Nastran to simulate elastic boundary conditions for a given structure. What would be the equivalent element to use in Ansys? If there isn't one, how do you normally model elastic boundary conditions in Ansys?

Thanks,

anne

RE: Equivalent Grounded Spring Element in Ansys?

Hi,
COMBIN14 should be what you need (spring/damper). You can't directly tell the program that it is "grounded", however it is sufficient to fully-restrain the destination node.

Regards

RE: Equivalent Grounded Spring Element in Ansys?

(OP)
Thanks cbrn, again:) Just saw your reply to my other question regarding the IDs of nodes!

cheers
anne

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