Can I use a connector/spring to model a load cell?
Can I use a connector/spring to model a load cell?
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What is the best way to model a load cell? Spring or connector element? The load cell (cylindrical in shape) is expected to rotate in the x direction having a stiffness of 1.7 x 10E9 N/m.





RE: Can I use a connector/spring to model a load cell?
RE: Can I use a connector/spring to model a load cell?
My goal is to model the load cell, which will rotate in the horizontal direction, but it will be fixed in the other directions. Is the connector the simplest case of modelling the load cell to measure the force?
RE: Can I use a connector/spring to model a load cell?
If you want to have only one rotational DOF with stiffness and the others rigid, then a Hinge would be the correct connector type.
Think about the unit system and that a rotational stiffness is not Force per Length.
RE: Can I use a connector/spring to model a load cell?
RE: Can I use a connector/spring to model a load cell?