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Maga March 5, 2008 02:37

Forces/Moment in CFX-Solver
 
Hi all,

I have a quick and easy question that i guess i want to confirm. In cfx-solver, under 'monitor->forces->normal x-direction', does this represent the resultant drag force on the body? Also what is the unit of that force?

Same question applies to moment. What unit does CFX-solver uses for Moments, because the y-axis just show them as 'variables', with no units shown.

Also, under the 'monitor' option in cfx-solver, there are two kinds of forces. One is 'Normal' and another one is 'Tangential', does anyone knows the difference? I know the meaning of the word but what does it physical means when it is refered to the forces?

Thanks in advance, Maga

Nicola March 5, 2008 07:39

Re: Forces/Moment in CFX-Solver
 
Hi if you want to monitor forces and moments on your body I suggest you to create a monitor in cfx pre using functions "force" and "torque". The first give you the force that fluid does on the surface long a specified direction. The second give you the moment long a specified direction. Be careful if you want the moment in y direction you have to type "torque_y()@Surface" where Surface is the area on which you want calculate the moment.

I don't know if monitors about Normal and Tangential Force and Moments give you the value you are looking for!

Regards

chirath2003 July 15, 2010 05:39

Hi Both,

Normal forces about X is regarded as the axial forces and that i am sure, but what i dont know is normal forces about Y and Z and also tangential forces about X, Y and Z, if you guys know anything more pls let me know as i am interested in getting radial and tangential forces but i am confused.

Cheers

Chirath


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