I need to implement non-linear analysis of a McKibben muscle. In the simulation, I have to apply a preload of 5N on the head of hyperelastic material tube and then applying an internal pressure of 0.25 bars that dilates the system. What command should I use to apply before the force of 5 N and then to also apply the pressure of 0.25 bar? Thank you
In my model, I need to apply an initial force of 5N and after a time dt also apply an internal pressure. How do I define these two time intervals, that is how to define this condition: - FORCE F=5N applied from the time T=0 to T=2 - PRESSURE P=0.25Mpa applied from the time T=1 to T=2
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Hi @jugerman
Try this:
1) Create a NLSTAT analysis subcase with force 5N which is your preload.
2) Create a linear static subcase with 0.25bar pressure and refer the NLSTAT subcase in STATSUB(PRELOAD) entry in subcase information.
This way the stiffness added in the preload subcase will be included in the static run.