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Coupling and
Constraint Equations
Training Manual
Topics covered:
A. Coupling
B. Constraint Equations
C. Workshop
A. Coupling
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Enforcing symmetry
Frictionless interfaces
Pin joints
Common applications:
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Symmetry BC
on this edge
Couple these
nodes in all DOF
Enforcing Symmetry
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Frictionless interfaces
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Pin joints
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To couple coincident pairs of nodes:
First make sure all nodes to be coupled are selected.
Then use CPINTF command or Preprocessor > Coupling / Ceqn > Coincident
Nodes.
For example,
cpintf,uy
couples all coincident nodes (within a default tolerance of 0.0001, csys
dependent) in UY.
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To couple node pairs that are offset by a distance, such as for cyclic
symmetry:
Then use CPCYC command or Preprocessor > Coupling / Ceqn > Offset Nodes.
For example,
cpcyc,all,,1, 0,30,0
couples nodes with a 30 offset in all DOF (Note: Global cylindrical coordinate
system in KCN field).
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Some points to keep in mind:
The DOF directions (UX, UY, etc.) in a coupled set are in the
nodal coordinate system.
The solver retains the first DOF in the coupled set as the prime
DOF and eliminates the rest.
Forces applied on coupled nodes (in the coupled DOF direction)
are summed and applied at the prime node.
Constraints in the coupled DOF direction should only be applied
to the prime node.
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Demo:
Resume sector.db and solve (no coupled DOF)
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B. Constraint Equations
A constraint equation (CE) defines a linear relationship
between nodal degrees of freedom.
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Common applications:
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If two meshed objects meet at a surface but their node patterns are
not the same, you can create CEs to connect them.
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If you need to connect element types with different DOF sets, you
may need to write CEs to transfer loads from one to the other:
beams to solids or beams perpendicular to shells
shells to solids
etc.
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Applying the load to one node (the prime node) will transfer
appropriate loads to all other nodes in the rigid region.
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Typical equation:
0.01 = UX (node 51) - UX (node 251)
C. Workshop
This workshop consists of three problems:
W2A. Impeller Blade
W2B. Turbine Blade
W2C. Swaybar
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