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2021-07-09

Lifting Forces Due to Wrong Direction of Self-Weight

I get lifting support forces, although the loads act in opposite directions. How is this possible?


Answer:

First, you should check the direction in which the self-weight of the structural elements acts. You can also display the self-weight graphically using "Display Navigator" (see Image 01). It often happens that a user does not convert the data when switching the global Z‑axis in the calculation parameters, and then only adjusts the geometry. The self-weight acts in the wrong direction, and it is necessary to assign it a correct sign in the load case (see Image 02).


Author

Gerhard works in product engineering in the field of timber structures and also assists with customer support. He draws on his development experience to create practical and actionable solutions.

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