Use the following when modeling skewed single-directional restraints in CAESAR II:
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Skewed restraints can be nonlinear.
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Direction vectors or direction cosines can be used to define the line of action of the restraint. If direction vectors are used, CAESAR II converts them to direction cosines.
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The direction of the cosines or the direction vector is along the positive line of action of the positive (+) restraint. Refer to the example below
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Direction cosines can be quickly checked in the graphics processor.
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You can use connecting nodes (CNode) with any skewed single-directional restraint.
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