Nagabrahmam
Structural
- Feb 17, 2015
- 3
Hi,
I have a Beam element as shown in figure 1 (See image link below). A force (P) is applied on the beam and a reaction (R) is created at the right hand side of the beam. I am trying to release the force in the positive direction for the element. That means, when R<0 (second figure), the analysis should continue and display the reactions. But, when R>0 (third figure), the right hand side of the beam should be treated as simply supported and thus free to translate in the x direction (I.e. R = 0 at this point). How can I model this kind of condition in ANSYS classical APDL (version 12)?
Nagabrahmam Mantha
I have a Beam element as shown in figure 1 (See image link below). A force (P) is applied on the beam and a reaction (R) is created at the right hand side of the beam. I am trying to release the force in the positive direction for the element. That means, when R<0 (second figure), the analysis should continue and display the reactions. But, when R>0 (third figure), the right hand side of the beam should be treated as simply supported and thus free to translate in the x direction (I.e. R = 0 at this point). How can I model this kind of condition in ANSYS classical APDL (version 12)?
Nagabrahmam Mantha