Components for Cylinder Connection Reaction Measures
A cylinder connection allows rotation around and translation along one axis. You can measure one of the following quantities for cylinder connections:
• Axial force—The component of the force in the direction of the rotation and translation axis (Z).
• Axial moment—The moment around the rotation and translation axis (Z).
• Radial force—The magnitude of the force in the plane perpendicular to the axis of rotation.
• Radial force X—The component of the force in the X direction.
• Radial force Y—The component of the force in the Y direction.
• Radial moment—The magnitude of the moment in the plane perpendicular to the axis of rotation.
• Radial moment X—The X component of the moment in the plane perpendicular to the axis of rotation.
• Radial moment Y—The Y component of the moment in the plane perpendicular to the axis of rotation.
When you select the cylinder connection and any component other than Radial force or Radial moment, a magenta arrow appears on the connection indicating the positive direction of action. 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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