CONN3D2 element only in tension
CONN3D2 element only in tension
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Is there a way to have a CONN3D2 element that only works in tension ?
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CONN3D2 element only in tension
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RE: CONN3D2 element only in tension
Can you precise your question.
You want to have no element stiffness during compresion or during unloading phase of tension?
Regards,
Bartosz
RE: CONN3D2 element only in tension
I want to have no element stiffness during compression. Only during traction.
Thank you. Regards,
Martin
RE: CONN3D2 element only in tension
Nonlinear elastic deinition is not enough for you?
*CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR
*CONNECTOR ELASTICITY, NONLINEAR
** force, disp
-1.0e-06, -1.0
0.0, 0.0
1.0, 1.0
10.0, 2.0
**
As you can see compression resistance is set to very small value.
Regards,
Bartosz
RE: CONN3D2 element only in tension
Awesome, thanks. I'll try that.
Regards,
Martin