GAP element properties has option for "Closed Stiffness" & "Open stiffness". WHat value should I put in them to model a compression only or tension only element.
Also, What will be the difference if I model ONE GAP element or hundred GAP element? Please elaborate.
Please find the attache file. Please have a look. I think its due to "closed stiffness=1" assigned in gap elements.
That link is no use to me as this problem is different. Have a look and then advise me...
I have modeled strings as GAP elements with closed stiffness as 1. Please check if this is correct to model a sling which becomes slack in compression. I am using GAP elements for first time so need guidance.
I have modeled a Jackup barge with 32m tall legs for lifting it. I am running SOL 101. I am again and again getting 9050 error for some or other node. I have checked the model for any free element but there are none. I have run SOL 103 which shows some movement for legs otherwise its fine. I...
