Analysis rigid link properties
Use the Analysis rigid link properties dialog box to view and modify the end conditions of a rigid link.
To access the dialog box, double-click a rigid link.
Option |
Description |
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Releases |
Defines which releases are used for a rigid link start or end. The options are:
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Start or End |
Defines which of the predefined or user-defined combinations for releases is used for a rigid link start or end. These are the predefined options:
These options automatically set the degrees of freedom. You can modify a predefined combination to suit your needs. If you do that, Tekla Structures indicates it with this option:
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Ux Uy Uz |
Define the translational degrees of freedom (displacements) in the global x, y, and z directions. The options are:
If you select Spring, enter the translational spring constant. The units depend on the settings in . |
Rx Ry Rz |
Define the rotational degrees of freedom (rotations) in the global x, y, and z directions. The options are:
If you select Spring, enter the rotational spring constant. The units depend on the settings in . Use Partial release to specify if the degree of connectivity is between fixed and pinned. Enter a value between 0 (fixed) and 1 (pinned). |
Local Y direction |
Defines the local y direction of the rigid link. The options are the global x, y, and z directions. The local x direction is always the direction of the rigid link. |