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2019-02-27

Question

Can I model a pulley with RFEM?


Answer:

In RFEM, you can simulate a pulley using the "Cable on Pulleys" member type. In this way, it is possible to calculate pulley systems, for example.

It is necessary to ensure that the member, including all buckling points, only consists of one polyline (see the image). Otherwise, the model would be suspended on nodal supports and no force deflection would occur at these points.