psprng

Piping.psprng(nloc='', type_='', k='', dx='', dy='', dz='', elem='', **kwargs)

Defines a spring constraint in a piping run.

Mechanical APDL Command: PSPRNG

Parameters:

nlocstr

Node where spring is to be placed. Defaults to current run starting point.

type_str

Type of spring:

• TRAN - Translational (default).

• ROT - Rotational.

kstr

Spring constant value (must be positive).

dxstr

Increment (in terms of the active coordinate system components) to determine spring ground point. Spring length must not be zero. Constraints are automatically generated at the ground point.

dystr

Increment (in terms of the active coordinate system components) to determine spring ground point. Spring length must not be zero. Constraints are automatically generated at the ground point.

dzstr

Increment (in terms of the active coordinate system components) to determine spring ground point. Spring length must not be zero. Constraints are automatically generated at the ground point.

elemstr

Element number to be assigned to spring (defaults to the previous maximum element number (MAXEL + 1)).

Notes

Defines a spring constraint (spring element COMBIN14 ) at a given location in a piping run. (See the RUN command description in Archived Commands.)

Warning

This command is archived in the latest version of the software.