No compression for spring element in Abaqus
No compression for spring element in Abaqus
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Hi,I am trying to simulate ligament as a spring element (wire) in Abaqus. But problem is ligament has no compression. How can I apply "no compression" if I design it as a spring or I can make sure that my spring element is not taking any compression. From history output of spring element, it seems that it got some negative reaction (CTF1) force. Does it mean compressive force? If anyone know, please response.
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RE: No compression for spring element in Abaqus
RE: No compression for spring element in Abaqus
I solved assuming spring as nonlinear. There are total 4 springs. But output graph shows that all springs displacement are negative though it looks from visualization that 1 or 2 spring is probably extending. Also, surprisingly, for one of spring, when displacement is negative, it gives a small value of CTF.
Any idea why this is happening? Why all springs displacement are negative? Thanks again.
RE: No compression for spring element in Abaqus
RE: No compression for spring element in Abaqus
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