Preload for Idealized Spring
Preload for Idealized Spring
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Hello All,
I have question reqarding idealzied springs that just came to mind today. Does anyone know if it is possible to apply preload to an idealized spring? I have searched around a little and don't seem to find where this can be done. I have a situation that requires me to apply preload to a spring...in a very similar fashion that can be done in Pro/Mechanism.
Thanks,
Steve
I have question reqarding idealzied springs that just came to mind today. Does anyone know if it is possible to apply preload to an idealized spring? I have searched around a little and don't seem to find where this can be done. I have a situation that requires me to apply preload to a spring...in a very similar fashion that can be done in Pro/Mechanism.
Thanks,
Steve
Stephen Seymour, PE
Seymour Engineering & Consulting Group
www.seymourecg.com





RE: Preload for Idealized Spring
Could that be done using a prestress static analysis? I would think that if you apply some form of loading condition with the spring providing the reaction then a prestress analysis will reflect the preloaded state of stress. This is only a speculation however as I don't have much experience with idealized springs but it may be worth a shot and might provide some information.
If not please disregard and good luck.
-Jarret-
RE: Preload for Idealized Spring
Steve
Stephen Seymour, PE
Seymour Engineering & Consulting Group
www.seymourecg.com