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I have created a channel beam using 3D shell elements. It is subjected to two point loading each at 1/3rd length. I have performed STATIC RIKS analysis. Is it possible to draw bending moment diagram for this model? Orelse if i use section moments how can i interpret the maximum moment?

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BCs of a rotating crankshaft in abaqus

Submitted by danijaem on Wed, 02/12/2014 - 22:09

Hello,

I'm facing this problem with Abaqus: a crankshaft rotates with a constant speed. A varying force is applied on the surface of the piston rod. The inertial forces must be considered-> Dynamic Explicit. I predefine a rotating velocity for the whole model (Predefined Field). The problem is that I don't know how to apply the BCs of the ball bearings. I have applied fix BCs (displacements) at the Initial Speed and then, for the Dynamic Explicit, I have applied a rotating velocity for those BCs. I think this is incorrect at all.

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