2 Replies Latest reply on Feb 14, 2014 6:53 PM by Jared Conway

Simulate clamped part

Elgars Upitis Feb 14, 2014 4:25 AM

Hi,

I need an advice to simulate clamped part.

I have attached picture from SW.

The idea is that there are 3 stacked bricks, each weights 2.3kg.

The lower brick is clamped from both sides.

I need to know if the clamping force is enough to hold the bricks from falling.

How do I set up simulation correctly?

Thanks in advance!

Re: Simulate clamped part

Jerry Steiger Feb 14, 2014 6:49 PM (in response to Elgars Upitis)

Elgars,

You don't need Simulation to get a reasonable answer for this problem. It is a simple hand calculation using the coefficient of friction between your clamp and the brick.

Jerry S.
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Re: Simulate clamped part

Jared Conway Feb 14, 2014 6:53 PM (in response to Elgars Upitis)

static won't solve this.
nonlinear might. motion might.
but jerry's solution might be the best.
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