AdamFetsch
Mechanical
- Mar 25, 2013
- 6
Hi guys,
When gap elements are used with non-linear analysis, the results are given in the element's local coordinate system. (Gap X Force, Gap Y Shear Force, etc.)
However, when gap elements are used with "Gaps as Contact" in a linear analysis, the results are given in the global coordinate system (T1 Contact Force, T2 Contact Force, etc).
Is there a nifty way to transform the forces into the element's local coordinate system?
Thanks a bunch,
Adam
When gap elements are used with non-linear analysis, the results are given in the element's local coordinate system. (Gap X Force, Gap Y Shear Force, etc.)
However, when gap elements are used with "Gaps as Contact" in a linear analysis, the results are given in the global coordinate system (T1 Contact Force, T2 Contact Force, etc).
Is there a nifty way to transform the forces into the element's local coordinate system?
Thanks a bunch,
Adam
