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Only compression, no tension

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ilisanandrei

ilisanandrei

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Hello everyone!

I need to somehow define for SAX1 elements with elastic behavior that they can only transmit forces if compressed but not if under tension. Is that even possible? What are the alternatives? Thanks!
 
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