Centrifugal Force

PROPERTY LOAD CENTRIFU [load_name] [loadcase_no] ALL args

Argument Meaning

load_name FEMGEN load name.

loadcase_no FEMGEN loadcase number (links load to an ANSYS step).

ALL Whole model.

arg1 Angular velocity value.

Notes:

1.

The interface will apply the angular velocity to the whole model for the centrifugal load, using ANSYS 'OMEGA' command.

2.

The axis of rotation must be the Y axis.

Example FEMGEN Command:

PROPERTY LOAD CENTRIFU LO1 1 ALL 119.50

Corresponding ANSYS Input Deck:

OMEGA,0.,  119.5000    ,0.,0