Force on edge

- April 5, 2021 at 6:29 pm
  
  biokill
  Subscriber
  
  Hello, nI have a problem applying a force in my model. If I apply a force of 1000 N (force-surface effect) in lets say X direction on a particular surface or edge of my model, the reaction force in X direction is also equal to 1000 N - static equalibrium is satisfied. But when I apply the same force on the edge where 2 or more surfaces meet, the reaction force is smaller than the force applyed. It seems like if the edge is common to 3 surfaces the total force applyed on the edge gets divided by 3 - reaction force is equal to 333 N. Why is it so? If I apply an edge presure it all adds up, but in my case it would be easier to apply a force and let the program itself spread the load along the edge.nThanks for Your anwsers.n
- April 29, 2021 at 10:42 am
  
  1shan
  Ansys Employee
  
  Hello Array,
  Sorry for the late reply. How did you measure the reaction force? Could you use the force reaction probe and scope it to the supports. to check if the net force sums up to zero.
  Regards,
  Ishan.