Hi,
I have a Beam idealization helt at three points, at the ends and in the middle. I then perform a modal analysis on this. All is fine.
Assuming the hold point in the middle (in real life) fails such that the analysis shows a lower first mode in say Y direction and thus higher displacement. However, the beam, in real life, is restricted such that it can be displaced in the +Y direction, but will "hit" something in the -Y direction and thus not be allowed to move there. How do I simulate this? I was thinking first with a spring, but how can it be restricted such that it doesn't affect the beam when it is on the +Y side and fully stops it when the beam is on the -Y side?
Maybe there is a better way of doing this?
Thanks