tension-only linear spring¶
Module: solid
Category: discretematerial
Type string: "tension-only linear spring"
Parameters¶
| Name | Description | Default | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
E |
E | 0 | [] |
Description¶
The tension-only linear spring is a linear spring that only produces a force in tension.
\[
f\left(d\right) = \left\{ \begin{matrix}
{E\,d,\quad d \ge 0} \\
{0,\quad d < 0}
\end{matrix} \right.
\]
Example:
<discrete_material id="1" type="tension-only linear spring">
<E>3.0</E>
</discrete_material>