CST2013: Define Traction Boundary

Simulation: BoundariesTraction Boundary

In this dialog, the properties of a traction boundary can be defined. Traction is a vector value characterizing the amount and direction of pressure applied to a surface. Mathematically, this is a projection of the stress tensor onto the surface normal.

Name

Declare the name for the traction boundary. Each traction boundary must have a unique name. This edit field is disabled if the properties of an already existing traction boundary are modified.

Traction

Carthesian: Define X, Y and Z components of the traction vector associated with the boundary, in GPa. This vector would be equal for the whole surface. Use the check-boxes to deactivate the definition of single components, if displacement conditions should be defined for these components instead.

Normal: Define the pressure applied normally to the surface of a body, in GPa. Positive traction value corresponds to the vector pointing outwards of the body, negative value means the traction vector pointing inwards, zero value is ignored.

OK

Accepts the changes and closes the dialog.

Cancel

Closes this dialog box without performing any further action.

Help

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