when defining snubbers for non linear system, we are unable to derive the proper case using activation/deactivation in load case setup.
To define the problem clearly
L1: W+P1+T1
L2: W+P1+T1+F1(case 1 : snubbers active/case 2 snubbers inactive)
L3: W+P1
L4: L2-L1 (OCC)
L5: L3+L4(Abs)(occ)
Case 1 : Snubbers fully block the expansion and force resulting in huge loads
Case 2: No loads absorbed by snubbers
The same problem if dealt with linear load cases, provides the correct results as F1 is defined separately
L1: W+P1+T1
L2: W+P1
L3: F1 (occ)
L5: L3+L2(Abs)(occ)
As our problem is nonlinear we could not use these cases.
Is there any way for this, please help.
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RB