Applying a torque to a kinematic coupled reference point
Applying a torque to a kinematic coupled reference point
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I am trying to apply a braking torque to the centre hub of an alloy wheel (i have posted before if you have seen already) I have the rear of the hub kinematicaly coupled to a reference point at the centre of rotation. Is there a way of applying a troque to the reference point to give the center hub a rotational force? I know i can apply rotational displacements which i have ran many analysis for but now i want to apply the force rather than a displacement.

I want to apply 1120N.m of torque

I want to apply 1120N.m of torque





RE: Applying a torque to a kinematic coupled reference point
Just apply concatenated load in any rotational degree of freedom for your reference point.
If you do not use local coordinate system for your load then:
- 4DOF is moment along x-dir
- 5DOF is moment along y-dir
- 6DOF is moment along z-dir
If your RP is 1000 and your moment is along x-direction then in inputdeck you have:
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Regards,
Bartosz