This option allows you to input the bearing like forces in the form of stiffnesses, dampings, and masses. The bearing coefficients are entered in the same format as linear bearing option and are treated in the same way as the linear bearings. Fluid Element (Dynamic Coupling) between two finite elements can be considered in this option. Note the fluid element inertia forces acting on the stations are different from the conventional bearing inertia force. They are not action and reaction forces as those of the conventional bearing forces. For more information on the fluid element, click Fluid Elements.
Example: Aerodynamic Cross-Coupling Q
Example: Structure Vibration in Fluid
See also Bearings, Linear bearing, and Liquid Seals.
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