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  1. fabiogardenghi

    Horizontal Forces from Vertical Forces

    I have many Joint Loads > Forces (LOAD1) applied in the direction -z (vertical). However I need create horizontal loads (LOAD2) that is = 0,5xLOAD1 applied in the same joints in the direction y. How I can do this without create the horizontal forces one by one?
  2. fabiogardenghi

    Control Displacement in a Restraints

    Is it possivel in the SAP2000 to fix a limit of displacement in a restraint? For example: I have a restraint that is defined: Translation 2 and 3 = Fixed / Translation 1 = Free. But I want to limit the displacement in direction 1 in 20mm, because I have a mechanical stop. Any one can help me...
  3. fabiogardenghi

    Calculation Open Girder

    Hi everyone, I have a open box girder, how can I calculate local stress in the open region. Consider all of internal forces (Mx , My , Vx , Vy , N, Mt)in the certer of the girder. How should I combine the global with local stress? See attached drawing. Are there any book that explanation about...
  4. fabiogardenghi

    Residual Stress and Displacement - Ansys Workbench

    Hi, I need to simulate the following (see the file attached): 1 -) Apply the load to align the edges 2 -) Weld the two pieces 3 -) Remove the load So what is the residual stress and displacement? After I will apply the workloads. I don't know how "weld" the edges after to simulate the load...

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