Why is there a sag (due to weight) at rigid support?

Posted by: most2050

Why is there a sag (due to weight) at rigid support? - 03/30/10 01:42 PM

I was checking the sag (due to weight) and I found out that the line is sagging -0.7inch at a location where I already have a rigid support (+Y), where it should be zero, shouldn’t it?!. any explanations?
Thank you
Posted by: Richard Ay

Re: Why is there a sag (due to weight) at rigid support? - 03/30/10 01:46 PM

You said "due to weight", but you didn't say what the load case setup was. If you're looking at an EXP case, that is a range, so that -0.7 is not a displacement magnitude, but rather a displacement range.
Posted by: most2050

Re: Why is there a sag (due to weight) at rigid support? - 03/30/10 01:54 PM

Thank you for your prompt answer.
I was checking the displacement due to load case of {W (weight)+H(hanger load)}, which I think should be zero, since it’s at a rigid support. Right?! I actually see a displacement of -0.7 –vertically-
Posted by: Richard Ay

Re: Why is there a sag (due to weight) at rigid support? - 03/30/10 02:19 PM

You're right, that makes no sense. Send the job in to techsupport@coade.com and we'll take a look at it.
Posted by: most2050

Re: Why is there a sag (due to weight) at rigid support? - 03/30/10 02:23 PM

well, I'll send my C2 file right now.
thanks for help