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What load can change direction during nonlinear analysis ? 1

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Tuman_1232

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Hello everyone,
what type of load can be used, except pressure , to represent force with direction update due to geometric nonlinearity in non linear analysis?
I didn't find any other option except pressure.
Thanks in advance
 
You can apply Forces and moments as follower loads using APDL by employing FOLLW201 elements. I cannot help you out with details since not used myself. Fortunately, there is ACT extension available for this called Follower loads using the same technique of FOLLW201 elements but automated one.
 
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