Hinge modeling in Ansys

[bridgehl]

Hi friends,

Could you please tell me how to model a hinge at a beam end? Whether I have to use coupling dofs?

Thank you very much.

 

[meshparts]

Hi,

One method is to use the joint element COMBIN7. In the ANSYS Help you will find more information about the use of this element.

Regards,
Alex

 

[bridgehl]

Mihaiupb,
Thanks for your reply. I'll check now

 

[DanRail]

If you apply only displacement constraints (not rotational) along a straight line, this will act as a hinge with its axis along the line where you applied the constraints.

WARNING: If the nodes you are constraining are not in a straight line, this will act like a fixed constraint.

-Dan