Hi:
I have a system consisting of about 10 springs with 7 different temperature scenarios(shut off, bypasses etc,). For sizing the springs, I selected the Max Travel Option under the "Hanger Design Criteria" to cover max displacement case.
1)Is this the correct procedure?
2)Also, When I view the hanger report and compare it to max displacement at the node for each spring, I find that there is quite a bit of discrepancy. For example, the max displacement at one of the "hanger" nodes is 3.4" under displacement data; while the Hanger Report shows 4.05" of vertical movement at the spring for this particular node. Why is there a discrepancy?
3)How are the springs sized under the :MAX TRAVEL Case?
Appreciate your help in advance.
Thanks.