I want to determine the effects of an increase/decrease in temperature on a simple cable. For example, an overall 90 degree Fahrenheit change in temperature along a 100 foot 8mm cable.
I've setup the temperature Load Type and Nature and applied the +/- 90deg thermal load using that type. When I calculate, I do not see any change to reaction and the deflections say "NA".
What am I doing wrong?
Thanks for the help.
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Thank you for your reply.
This has not resolved my question. I have setup the cable and thermal as you have shown however there remains no force due to the thermal load input.
Please reference attached model.
Thanks.
Almost like but: smileyhappy:
1. I think that the assembly load case (the first defined) should include self weight
2. You requested the force in cable to be 0 for the assembly load case which is impossible if any load is defined
3. The TY temperature load would cause bending rather than axial force. You should use TX instead.
Please check:
http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/Autodesk-Robot-Structural/câbles/m-p/3302449
http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/Autodesk-Robot-Structural/cable-design/m-p/3226780
http://docs.autodesk.com/RSAPRO/2014/ENU/filesROBOT/GUID-E4AB6038-D264-45C9-80F9-B06BC6877943.htm
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Thanks again Artur.
I am analyzing this as a "cable" however this is actually a group of thin rods therefore there will be no pretension. Initial force in the group of rods is basically zero.
Applying the thermal load as TX has solved my issue.