Hi everyone,
a semi-circular square cross-section duct consisting of bolted plates is subjected to internal pressures such that the duct as whole is bent, and the individual plates bulge. what is a convenient way of finding the amount of bulging of the plates? how can i subtract the overall duct bending from the resulting displacements?
i could run a separate simulation for each plate loading it by the local pressure, but there are many many plates in this assembly. another way i thought of is to define the duct axis and measuring plate displacement with respect to the axis after deformation, but i cannot create that axis in the deformed result. is there a way to add geometry to the deformed result? or way to have the axis deform along with the duct?
i am hoping there is an easy way.
thanks for your thoughts,
Mark
Hi Mark,
Would it make sense to create another simulation in which you hold certain sections of the duct in place with fixtures? (Of course, you'd have to be stratigic with regards to where you place your fixtures as well as the types of fixtures used.)
I say this because it sounds as if you want the relative displacement rather than total displacement.
All the best,
Nick Luyster
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