Reaction Torque

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Dear Sir, I am analyzing a cantilever assembly with an eccentric load transmitted by other parts. I calculated the reaction torques along cantilever axis but the numerical value does not match the hand computed one (0.6 Nm Vs 3. 27Nm). Here is the link to my model:

I think that there is something wrong in the bonded contact between parts. Can you help me?

Regards
Stefano

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Hey there Steffano!

Your load produces two effects on the reaction and on the supported pipe: bending and twisting. If you figure out the directions, you will notice that:

  • The bending moment occurs around the Y axis, thus in the result is labeled as DRY (rotation around Y). It has a value of -2.06 Nm.
  • The twisting torque occurs around the X axis, and is presented in the results as DRX (rotation around X). It has a value of -0.62 Nm.

I can not measure exactly the distances from load application to support, please review your computations with the above considerations in mind, and let me know your results.