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Subject: Re: [struct] contact force
Author: Christopher Wright
Date: 1969-12-31 23:59:00

>The question is now do I need to
>multiply the result with 2*PI to get the total force for the
>axisymmetric model? Or ansys already took care of the factor 2*PI?
First principles... Do a manual equilibrium check, which you should
_always_ do anyway

Sum your input loads by simply noting them on the back of an envelope.
Then compare the FSUM tabulation to you loads you meant to apply. If they
differ by a factor of 2*pi you've found your answer.

Christopher Wright P.E. |"They couldn't hit an elephant at
chrisw@s... | this distance" (last words of Gen.
___________________________| John Sedgwick, Spotsylvania 1864)
http://www.skypoint.com/~chrisw

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