Tension Only Springs

[apcayaga]

Hi,

I am trying to model a baseplate with anchor bolts. How can I model the anchor bolts to act only in tension? For compression forces, the loads should be transferred to the base plate. 

[Artur.Kosakowski · Accepted solution]

You can use e.g. unidirectional support or a tension only bar.

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