Components for Weld Connection Reaction Measures
A weld connection joins two rigid bodies with no degrees of freedom. Weld connections do not have motion axes. You can measure one of the following quantities for weld connections:
• Total force—The magnitude of the reaction force.
• Force X—The component of the force in the X direction.
• Force Y—The component of the force in the Y direction.
• Force Z—The component of the force in the Z direction.
• Total moment—The magnitude of the reaction moment.
• Moment X—The moment around the X axis.
• Moment Y—The moment around the Y axis.
• Moment Z—The moment around the Z axis.
When you select the weld connection and any component other than Total force or Total moment, a magenta arrow appears on the connection indicating the positive direction of the component. Consider carefully whether this direction is actually the one for which you want the force or moment.
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If your model is shaded, the shading may hide the arrow. Select the Wireframe, Hidden Line, or No Hidden display option to make the arrow visible.
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