Springs

Owned by Murat Bedel (Unlicensed)
Last updated: Sept 20, 2022
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  • Springs represents two two-noded members with stiffness parameter, usually used while modeling bearings in bridges.

  • Difference between Line and Spring objects is that, Line objects gather their stiffness values from their section parameters while springs' stiffness parameter can be modified by user.

  • From model below we can see the behavior difference between same structure modeled with lines and springs.

Stiffness Parameter

  • Click ⋮ icon next to the desired stiffness parameter input cell.

  • User can either choose between Free - Fixed options or select Edit Stiffness option.

  • In Edit Link Stiffness tab user can manipulate stiffness value to match desired behavior.

Stiffness

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Compression Only

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Tension Only

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Nonlinear Curve

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