Roller, Interface
Use the Roller, Interface node to add a roller constraint as boundary condition to one of the faces of the shell. The displacement is zero in the direction perpendicular (normal) to the boundary, but the boundary is free to move in the tangential direction.
To apply a roller conditions on the boundaries formed by the edge of the shell, use Roller.
Shell Properties
Select the interface or interfaces at which the constraint is to be applied.
Table 7-42: Interface Selections; Prescribed Acceleration, Interface.
Selection
Apply To
Selection of Individual Interfaces
Boundary
When added: Exterior interfaces.
When Selected Interfaces is selected.
Only exterior interfaces can be selected.
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All other settings are described in the documentation for Roller in the Solid Mechanics interface.
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For a general description of layer and interface selections, see The Shell Properties and Interface Selection Sections.
Location in User Interface
Context Menus
Layered Shell > Face and Domain Constraints > Interfaces > Roller, Interface
Ribbon
Physics tab with Layered Shell selected:
Boundaries > Interfaces > Roller, Interface