Discussion Closed This discussion was created more than 6 months ago and has been closed. To start a new discussion with a link back to this one, click here.

compressive force as the boundary load

Please login with a confirmed email address before reporting spam

Hi,

I have a complex geometric mesh which I imported into Comsol via Simpleware. For all intent and purposes, the mesh model mimics one with 3 concentric cylinders, each of differing mechanical properties. I would like to apply a compressive force on opposite sides of the external cylinder (i.e. in the x and -x directions). How do I best do that?

Thanks.

3 Replies Last Post 2010年10月17日 GMT-4 04:49
Ivar KJELBERG COMSOL Multiphysics(r) fan, retired, former "Senior Expert" at CSEM SA (CH)

Please login with a confirmed email address before reporting spam

Posted: 1 decade ago 2010年10月16日 GMT-4 05:05
Hi

you need the geometry to apply BC's (or is there a mesh dependetn BC in V4.1 ?). T
Then it's "just" to apply a value on the X component and multiply by sign(x) or -sign(x) depending on your need

--
Good luck
Ivar
Hi you need the geometry to apply BC's (or is there a mesh dependetn BC in V4.1 ?). T Then it's "just" to apply a value on the X component and multiply by sign(x) or -sign(x) depending on your need -- Good luck Ivar

Please login with a confirmed email address before reporting spam

Posted: 1 decade ago 2010年10月16日 GMT-4 22:52
The mesh was imported via simple ware. Hence, I don't have a geometry to work with. Is there a way to apply the bc directly to the mesh? I am using 4.0a.
The mesh was imported via simple ware. Hence, I don't have a geometry to work with. Is there a way to apply the bc directly to the mesh? I am using 4.0a.

Ivar KJELBERG COMSOL Multiphysics(r) fan, retired, former "Senior Expert" at CSEM SA (CH)

Please login with a confirmed email address before reporting spam

Posted: 1 decade ago 2010年10月17日 GMT-4 04:49
Hi

No, you cannot apply BC to a mesh, in COMSOL you apply BC to the analysed geometry = entities and these properties are heritated by the mesh in contact with the different entity items.

You need to open your mesh in a V3.5a and save the analysed geometry, nad created geoemtry as a .mphbin file and then open it in V4.

I believe I have heard that this feature (to save a mesh as a geoemtry) might come in V4.2, but I'm not sure, I'm not COMSOL ;)

--
Good luck
Ivar
Hi No, you cannot apply BC to a mesh, in COMSOL you apply BC to the analysed geometry = entities and these properties are heritated by the mesh in contact with the different entity items. You need to open your mesh in a V3.5a and save the analysed geometry, nad created geoemtry as a .mphbin file and then open it in V4. I believe I have heard that this feature (to save a mesh as a geoemtry) might come in V4.2, but I'm not sure, I'm not COMSOL ;) -- Good luck Ivar

Note that while COMSOL employees may participate in the discussion forum, COMSOL® software users who are on-subscription should submit their questions via the Support Center for a more comprehensive response from the Technical Support team.