I am quite confused with 'Left' and 'Right' sides of a support. Which direction should I consider as Front side so as to define Left and Right sides in a supports.
Hello Jackson,
Is this in reference to Stress Isometric Tables?
If yes, continue below otherwise please add more information to your description above.
For the given support
The following "Support Data" table was printed on the Stress Isometric drawing
See the columns labeled Gap 1 and Gap 2, then refer to the notes at the bottom of the table. Match the support type and gap to understand the gaps setting at the support.
Example:
Support type = Guide H, Gap 1 = Left
Support type = Guide H, Gap 2 = Right
Support type = Guide V, Gap 1 = Down
Support type = Guide V, Gap 2 = Up
Question: How to know what is left and what is right?
Answer: The segment direction B01 -> B02 -> B03 indicates the segment direction. If the point of view is from the first node to the next node in the direction of progression. Right is always base on +ve local Z-axis. Therefore Left would always be based on-ve local Z-axis.
Please see the following AutoPIPE help section: Help > Contents> Contents Tab> Reference Information> Results Interpretation >Support Forces for Guides and Line Stops without Gaps
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Easy, the operative word is Local axis not global axis as you are referring too.
See AutoPIPE help: Support Forces for Guides and Line Stops without Gaps
Mike Dattilio
Bentley Product Advantage Group Analyst
AutoPIPE Product Line Bentley Systems, Inc.
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