Y-Rod

Posted by: basu

Y-Rod - 04/18/06 10:35 PM

Could Any one tell me the details about Modelling the support type as "+Y ROD" with predefined Stiffness [Stif]& Initial spring load [Fi], in CII.

Why we need to model a YRod with predefined values instead of modelling a Spring Hanger.

What is the advantage of doing the same?
Posted by: John C. Luf

Re: Y-Rod - 04/19/06 05:58 AM

look at the CAESAR II on line Help files they provide all of this information....