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How to simulate radial and tangential stiffness of steel cables

How to simulate radial and tangential stiffness of steel cables

How to simulate radial and tangential stiffness of steel cables

(OP)
Hi all,

I need to analyze a steel cable wrapped (dead wraps)around an aluminium drum. The cable is anchored to the a set screw in a chamfer, and the set screw is attached to another rigid body. A load is applied to the end of the cable and I have to find out if the set screw will yield or not. Friction will give some mechanical advantage but after a point, the cable will be so stiff that friction will not play a part and the load will be transferred to the drum. Is there any way to assign the cable stiffness in the tangential and radial direction? I know that the stiffness in the tangential direction will be much greater than that in the radial direction, but how to tell ansys WB to take that into account.

I have attached a picture of the system. Please take a look and help me. Wild ideas are always welcome. :)

Thank You.

RE: How to simulate radial and tangential stiffness of steel cables

(OP)
Somebody, please help. Its urgent!!!

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