Spring / Damper within ROBOT model

[StuartRogers]

Hi,

I am looking into modelling a truss structure on brackets. Between the brackets and the truss structure there are elastomeric bearings.

Is it possible to model these bearings within ROBOT for a spectral analysis? Can I represent them with an element and specify their stiffness and damping?

Thank you for your help.

Regards,

Stuart

[Artur.Kosakowski · Accepted solution]

No as the modal analysis calculates undamped vibrations only. This would be possible for THA analysis only.

[smedina62]

How I can model a damper (buckling restrained braced frame) on RSA?

[Artur.Kosakowski]

Please check http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/Autodesk-Robot-Structural/Tuned-Mass-Damper-TMD-creation-with-RSA/m-p/...

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