Hi
i'm simulating a simple beam on two end supprts.
one support is defined as immovable, the other is a fixture with a reference geometry that will allow axial translation (roller slider).
a force is operating in zx plane at midspan on anywhere along the beam.
i would expect to see a longitudinal displacement at the roller slider but that is not shown on results.
what is the reason for that ,is there anything wrong with the fixtures definition ?
thanks for answering me
Zvi
Haven't looked at the files. Have you tried fixed instead of immovable? Many conversations about beam analyses similar to this one where the issue is the interpretation of dof for beam problems. Sounds to me like you're probably getting results that don't make sense because your system is improperly restrained. I'd suggest getting things to work with solids and shells before you move on to beams if you're just staring with fea and solidworks simulation.