ANYS Static Structural, How to simulate 'ground ?

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The discussion focuses on simulating a fixed support in ANSYS Static Structural, specifically to allow upward deflection while preventing downward movement. The user seeks guidance on constraining a frame laid on the ground, emphasizing the need for a constraint that permits upward deflection. The recommended approach involves fixing one edge of the frame and applying force to the opposite edge, or fixing a node in a 1D scenario while applying force to another node.

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ANYS Static Structural, How to simulate 'ground"?

Hello all, first post.

I'm having trouble simulating a fixed support in only ONE direction.


For example, imagine a gigantic frame laid on the ground and you wanted to see the forces deflect from pulling up on one corner, (the ground acts as a constraint)

ie. I'm trying to fix something in that it can't go through the ground, but is able to deflect upward.


Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated!
 
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I would start by making one of the edge fixed and then applying force on the other edge as required. If this is a 1D problem, i would make one of the nodes fixed and applying force to the other node.
 

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