HyperSizer Support Forum
Engineering & Analysis Methods => Bolted Joints => Topic started by: Stressed on July 07, 2009, 08:05:54 AM
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The value of characteristic distance (Do) for tension and compression is not the same value. Can HyperSizer accommodate a both tension and compression values for Do.
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Hypersizer Version 5.7.6 is programmed to include one value of Do, and is applicable for both tension and compression.
A work around is to determine the critical loading condition and modify Do as appropriate.
A future HyperSizer revision could include the capability of both tension and compression values of Do and may also include a value of Do dependent on the percentage of 45 deg or 0 deg plies. These Do values would also be component based.