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I get an error regarding spring elements when trying to run a DAT file in Dytran. (Details below)

The error message states that spring element found with zero time step. This indicates the spring has no mass associated with it.

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0 DougMarriott over 8 years ago

Hi Rhys,

I assume you have gravity which is causing the downwards drop? I can only suggest to look at the spring stiffness to see if this is too low and absorbs the pulse. If you can send the model to me to have a look or make a small test version that does the same (spring with pulse connected to block with similar system mass?)
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0 DougMarriott over 8 years ago

Hi Rhys,

I assume you have gravity which is causing the downwards drop? I can only suggest to look at the spring stiffness to see if this is too low and absorbs the pulse. If you can send the model to me to have a look or make a small test version that does the same (spring with pulse connected to block with similar system mass?)
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