CONN3D2 element only in tension

[martin0239]

Is there a way to have a CONN3D2 element that only works in tension ?

 

[akabarten]

Hi,

Can you precise your question.
You want to have no element stiffness during compresion or during unloading phase of tension?

Regards,
Bartosz

 

[martin0239]

Hi akabarten,

I want to have no element stiffness during compression. Only during traction.

Thank you. Regards,

Martin

 

[akabarten]

Hi,

Nonlinear elastic deinition is not enough for you?

*CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR
*CONNECTOR ELASTICITY, NONLINEAR
** force, disp
-1.0e-06, -1.0
0.0, 0.0
1.0, 1.0
10.0, 2.0
**

As you can see compression resistance is set to very small value.

Regards,
Bartosz

 

[martin0239]

Hi akabarten.

Awesome, thanks. I'll try that.

Regards,

Martin