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Surface loads perpendicular to a circular panel

Anonymous — Thu, 14 Jan 2016 18:43:07 GMT

Hello guys,

I have this water reservoir modeled with curve panels, now i have this problem on defining the hydrostatic load. I need it to be perpendicular to the surface in every point (this is why i cannot use normal surface loads). Now I am trying to use pressure loads but it doesn't seem to be working properly.

If you guys know the solution for this problem or have faced something similar please help.

Thank you for you help in advance.

Re: Surface loads perpendicular to a circular panel

Rafacascudo — Thu, 14 Jan 2016 20:36:22 GMT

you can use normal surface loads. Just apply the load on the LOCAL Z direction , and it will be always perpendicular to the surface

Re: Surface loads perpendicular to a circular panel

Artur.Kosakowski — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 07:40:04 GMT

The hydrostatic load is always perpendicular to the surface of a panel regardless if its shape. What you define is the direction of the gravity force.

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