Hello everyone,
I have a cylindrical (non-uniform) model as shown in in the figure.
I would like to assign the orientation such that :
Z-axis = normal to the surface
X-axis = along the radial direction
Y-axis = along the length
I have tried the in-built cylindrical datum feature. But it isn't working as expected.
Could someone please let me know how to do this or give me some ideas?
Thank you!
Dear Mr.Jonah,
In any commercial software whether you need to simulate cartesian or cylindrical coordinates, it is very simple to use shape of the element. For. example: to simulate circular concrete pile, you need to use massive circular pile option by assigning the diameter for the cylinder. Also, identify the location in which you need to insert this element with assigning diameter and length of element. hope i answer to your question. all the best in your research.
the axis system you want to make is wrong. If Z is normal to the surface and X is radial, does it make both of them to be parallel? also, in abaqus local Z of cylindrical csys will always be axial, local X is radial and local Y is circumferencial
The coordinate system for the case of elbow elements resembles the system that you want to use.
The axes can be chosen as described in Defining the section orientation (sect.29.5.1)
https://www.sharcnet.ca/Software/Abaqus/6.14.2/v6.14/books/usb/default.htm?startat=pt06ch29s05alm15.html
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