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Compression only support

Compression only support

Compression only support

(OP)
Hi

I trying to applying a compression only support in algor. Can somebody help. In anays there is a "compression only" support. I can not find it in Algor.

thnax

RE: Compression only support

What type of analysis are you trying to do?

Linear analysis, you are trying to use a "gap" element
Non-linear analysis, you can use a curved Truss element or a contact element.

RE: Compression only support

(OP)
I doing a linear analysis. I have read about it in algor help, but I can not seem to make it work.  

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