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May 8, 2024 at 7:18 am
S.S.S.ShankaVasuki
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Hello,

Thank you for the suggestions. Addressing your suggestions:

  1. Ah, I understood. This is now clear.
  2. Yes, you are right. I am trying to validate the response of a flexible structure by having multiple bodies connected together via flexible connectors. But the question is how do I determine the level of the vertical bending neutral axis of the structure and ensure the hinge's local x direction is along the horizontal transverse directon of your structure? Now the location of my connection points are as shown in the figure. 

Are these coordinates correct for the connection points? Or Do I have to specify different coordinates? Could you please provide me a clear guide on how to select the coordinates for the connection points?

3. Yes, I have specified the joint properties as per your recommedation and I still get the same results. There is no change in the RAOs even if I change the stiffness values.

 

Please let me know on how to solve this issue. Thank you.