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  1. Michaelmcgo

    How to model a tensioned cable in Inventor Simulation?

    Hello, I am modeling a structure that will consist of an I-Beam with a post at its center and two cables that span from the ends of the I-Beam to the end of the center post (creating a triangle). I was originally going to add a standard force to each mounting surface of the cables, but that...
  2. Michaelmcgo

    How to replicate a rigid distributed load on a "flexible" beam?

    Hello, First post here. I am using Inventor 2012 Professional with the FEA package. I am trying to model a frame with 800 lbm of load support across the faces of two angle rails (see screenshot). The load is extremely rigid (a stack of structural UHMW "pallets") and will not deform...

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