Compression only element/support (NLLINK-GAP)
Compression only element/support (NLLINK-GAP)
(OP)
I am try to model a support, an element which is able to take compression only with the NLLInk GAP element, however it is found that the GAP element is able to take tension as well. Why?





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Therefore the spring should be elastic for linear analyses like static analysis...
The question is still unresolved. How to model a compression only spring (passive soil support)? I expect the outputs of these compression only springs to be zero or ill-conditioned when these springs are under tension.
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