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Forces at 45 degrees

Hey guys,

I'm trying to apply a force at 45 degrees to either edge but can't figure out how to do it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I've attached an image, the arrow in red is what I want!

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Altair Forum User

define a local coordinate system or apply forces in x and y direction so that together they form the resultant force vecor

Altair Forum User

define a local coordinate system or apply forces in x and y direction so that together they form the resultant force vecor

Thank you, how does one define a local coordinate system?

Rahul Rajan_21763

Hi,

To create LCS use Analysis page: System Option.See attached screenshot.

You can apply forces directly while defining direction using two nodes as well.

Regards

Rahul R

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Altair Forum User

I'm trying to define them so they run at a 45 degree angle but can't figure out how to do it /emoticons/default_mellow.png' title=':mellow:'>

Rahul Rajan_21763

Since you don't have any reference for defining inclined path or geometry.you can use rotate option to rotate node with 45 degree and then choose two as n1 & n2 to define a incline direction.See attached screenshot.

Regards

Rahul R

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Altair Forum User

Thanks very much Rahul! Where can I find the rotate function?

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EDIT

Ah no worries! I think I've figured it!

Thanks so much