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Ansys Learning Forum Forums Discuss Simulation General Mechanical Acceleration in Symmetry Region Reply To: Acceleration in Symmetry Region

peteroznewman
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Hi Alessandro,

An acceleration load in the X direction is not a symmetric load when you split the model in the YZ plane at the center.  You need a full model.  An acceleration in the Y or Z directions is a symmetric load.

To reduce the model size, convert the solid geometry to line bodies with beam properties assigned. This can be done in SpaceClaim or DesignModeler. 

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