4.5 CAM
ELEMENT NO.5 WITH 2 NODES
The cam element is a
simplification of the general beam element No.2: It has always a circular cross-cut. The
element lies concentrically to the X axis, consequently local and global
coordinates have the same direction. Inputs and calculations are simplified
strongly through this. Like with the beam element the results are exact
according to Bernoulli's bend theory and Hooke's law, and not approximate
solutions like with the continuum elements.
Input:
CAD (see chapter 2.7.2): Line from node 1 to
node 2
> Set KFLAG on 0 for
cartesian coordinates
> 6 degrees of freedom in a node (Attention DOF5 (not right hand rule),
see below)
> Element type is 5
> 2 nodes per element
> Cross-section parameter QPARA is the diameter of the cam
Cams No.2 have no
influence. However, Z88I3.TXT must exist (with any content).
Results:
Deflections in X, Y and Z and rotations around
X, Y and Z. Attention DOF5 (not right hand rule), see below
Stresses: SIGXX, TAUXX: Direct stress, shear stress, SIGXY1, SIGXY2:
Bending stress in X-Y plane for node 1 and node 2, SIGXZ1 SIGXZ2: Bending
stress in X-Z plane for node 1 and node 2
Nodal forces in X, Y and Z and nodal moments around X, Y and Z
for each element and each node.