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2020-01-10

Transfer of Support Reactions as Loads

When using the "Import Support Reactions as Load" tool, not all loads are imported.


Answer:

The problem is minimal inaccuracies in both models. If the support reactions are transferred from one model to another, they are exported as "free loads" with fixed coordinates. If the coordinates do not match 100%, support reactions may not be taken into account in edge areas if the corresponding objects are slightly offset from the surface. The geometric relations can be quickly checked by displaying the "Full Precision" for the nodes and loads (see Image 01 and Image 02).


It is often helpful to regenerate the model and to round the nodal coordinates to six decimal places, for example. This function can be accessed using the menu "Tools → Regenerate Model" (see Image 03).

Another solution would be to move the border lines of the surfaces into which the loads are to be imported a few millimeters outward. This ensures that all free loads are within the surfaces to be loaded.


Author

Mr. Baumgärtel provides technical support for Dlubal Software customers.