markbreneman
New member
I'm new to mechanica so apologies ahead of time for the ignorance. I'm trying to simulate applying two moments at each end simple beam, and having some difficulty.
I'd like to simulate taking the straight beam, applying moments on the ends and at the same time giving a constrained angle that the beam can arch to(Imagine bending a beam over a roof to form it). I know the controlled angle thing is difficult because Mechanica ignores all prescribed angles when running a solid model so I'm looking for some advice or strategies to try.
Currently I've run my study by applying opposite moments at each end of the beam applied at a point in the center of the surfaces. I've then constrained the lower edges of the end surfaces with a no translation X, and Y (free in Z) and rotation about the x (fixed rotation y and z) . With those constraints the analysis solves but i have no idea what angle the arched beam is formed to.
I've also thought about trying to prescribe a force along a path or arch where the last point on the curve is the desired angle I'd like but I don't know if thats possible.
Any suggestions or theories are greatly appreciated.
I'd like to simulate taking the straight beam, applying moments on the ends and at the same time giving a constrained angle that the beam can arch to(Imagine bending a beam over a roof to form it). I know the controlled angle thing is difficult because Mechanica ignores all prescribed angles when running a solid model so I'm looking for some advice or strategies to try.
Currently I've run my study by applying opposite moments at each end of the beam applied at a point in the center of the surfaces. I've then constrained the lower edges of the end surfaces with a no translation X, and Y (free in Z) and rotation about the x (fixed rotation y and z) . With those constraints the analysis solves but i have no idea what angle the arched beam is formed to.
I've also thought about trying to prescribe a force along a path or arch where the last point on the curve is the desired angle I'd like but I don't know if thats possible.
Any suggestions or theories are greatly appreciated.