modelling spring/dashpot in abaqus
modelling spring/dashpot in abaqus
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hi everyone,
i am trying to model a spring/dashpot element on in abaqus in order to determine the response to an input force as depicted in the attached document. could anyone be kind enough to give me a push in the right direction on how to go about modelling this in abaqus.
Regards
i am trying to model a spring/dashpot element on in abaqus in order to determine the response to an input force as depicted in the attached document. could anyone be kind enough to give me a push in the right direction on how to go about modelling this in abaqus.
Regards





RE: modelling spring/dashpot in abaqus
I would try connector elements (type TRANSLATOR) with *CONNECTOR ELASTIC and *CONNECTOR DAMPING keywords.
For detail information please take a look into Abaqus documentation:
Abaqus Analysis User's Manual --> 30. Connector Elements
Best Regards,
Bartosz