Components for Planar Connection Reaction Measures
A planar connection allows rotation around one axis (Z) and translation along two axes perpendicular to the rotation axis. You can measure one of the following quantities for planar connections:
• Normal force—The force perpendicular to the plane defined by the two translation axes. A normal force acts to pull apart the two rigid bodies joined by the planar connection, or force them together, depending upon the sense of the force.
• Normal moment—The moment around the rotation axis (Z).
• Planar force X—The X component of the force in the plane containing the connection's translation axes.
• Planar force Y—The Y component of the force in the plane perpendicular to the rotation axis.
• Planar moment X—The moment along the X translation axis.
• Planar moment Y—The moment along the Y translation axis.
When you select the planar connection and any component, 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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