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orionz06

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I am looking for a method to utilize a compression only member of sorts. I am applying load cases in multiple directions and modeling a tank restraint that only acts against the tank in the opposite direction of travel.

Any thoughts?
 
you could use a non linear spring (NLS)
 
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