PTFORC1

Bulk Data Entry

PTFORC1 – Pretensioning Force Definition, Alternate Form

Description

Defines pretensioning force on a set of pretension sections.

Format

(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)	(5)	(6)	(7)	(8)	(9)	(10)
PTFORC1	3	500.0	1	3	4

Field	Contents
PSID	Pretensioning load set identification number. (Integer > 0)
F	Pretensioning force applied on this set of sections. (Positive value creates tension). See comment 2. (Real)
SIDi	Pretension section identification number. (Integer > 0)

Field

Contents

PSID

Pretensioning load set identification number.

(Integer > 0)

Pretensioning force applied on this set of sections. (Positive value creates tension). See comment 2.

(Real)

SIDi

Pretension section identification number.

(Integer > 0)

1.	PTFORC1 can be referred by PTADD or by the PRETENSION command in the subcase directly.

2.	Pretensioning force is actually a pair of forces, applied to the opposite sides of the pretension section. This represents the effect of tightening the nut by a set longitudinal force (which is related to the applied torque).