Linear spring

This command adds a stress by simulating a linear spring between 2 rigid groups during the dynamic simulations.

Creation stages / Use:

Click the icon or select Simulation > Linear spring... command from the drop-down menu.

Select the first rigid group.
Select the second rigid group.
Select the attachment point of the spring on the first rigid group.
Select the attachment point of the spring on the second rigid group.
Enter the length of the unloaded spring or the force of the spring in the initial position of the mechanism.
Enter the stiffness of the spring.

The rest length corresponds to the vacuum length of the spring. Depending on this length, we can therefore have a traction or compression spring.

Available Options:

Inheritable:

This option allows you to operate this force in the higher level assembly. It is enabled by default.

Modifications / Additional information:

The spring can be edited, renamed, deleted, activated or deactivated by using the popup menu in the Forces sub-folder of the Mechanisms folder of the entities tree.