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FAQ 003228 | How can singularities on membrane surfaces be avoided from form-finding?
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How can singularities on membrane surfaces be avoided from form-finding?
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Singular reactions are induced by inappropriate form-finding data on the membrane edges and an unfavorable FE mesh.
- If there is a cable with unfavorable form-finding settings (too great sag or insufficient force) resting on a membrane edge, the membrane surface is unusual in the form-finding process, and thus results in a non-optimally arranged FE mesh with the corresponding singular force reactions.
Figure 01 - Unfavorable Setting of Form-Finding
In this case, it is necessary to adjust the form-finding settings of the membrane and the boundary element to each other. - The form-finding process starts with the initial FE mesh arrangement. If this arrangement is already unfavorable and does not correspond to the required shape parameters, the force corresponding to the shape found is also negatively affected.
Figure 02 - Poor Mesh Arrangement
In this case, it is necessary to adjust the basic geometry so that the initial mesh corresponds to all shape parameters.
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