PTFORCE
Bulk Data Entry Defines pretensioning force on pretension section.
Format
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) | (7) | (8) | (9) | (10) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PTFORCE | PSID | SID | F |
Example
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) | (7) | (8) | (9) | (10) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PTFORCE | 3 | 5 | 0.5 |
Definitions
| Field | Contents | SI Unit Example |
|---|---|---|
| PSID | Pretensioning load set
identification number. (Integer > 0) |
|
| SID | Pretension section
identification number. (Integer > 0) |
|
| F | Pretensioning force
applied on this section. (Positive value creates tension). 2 (Real) |
Comments
- PTFORCE can be referred by PTADD or by the PRETENSION command in the subcase directly.
- Pretensioning force is actually a pair of forces, applied to the opposite sides of the pretension section. This represents the effect of tightening the nut by a set longitudinal force (which is related to the applied torque).