Valve support

[prens11us]

I have a 48" oil line having gate valves on it.

A gate valve is defined by two node numbers (a rigid).

I want a one restraint for a valve. How can I put the restraint. On which node should I put the restraint. I want the restraint to support the valve by the center of gravity.

thanks in advance

 

[richay]

Then model the valve as two back-to-back rigids, and put the support on the middle node.

Richard Ay
COADE, Inc.