Allows the selected face to deform and axially displace.
You can define total lateral and axial direction stiffnesses for a self-aligning bearing connector, and distributed radial (per unit area) and distributed axial stiffnesses (per unit area) for a no self-aligning bearing connector.
Specifies the stiffness of the springs that are distributed radially between the selected cylindrical faces of the shaft and the housing:
Lateral
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Applies the lateral stiffness of the shaft k which resists displacement along the direction of the applied load. For a no self-aligning bearing connector, the total stiffness K resisting the lateral displacement of the cylindrical face of the shaft (along the direction of the applied load) is: K(total lateral) = 0.5 * k(radial / unit area) * Area
Area = diameter * height * Pi
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Axial
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Applies the axial stiffness k(axial) which resists displacement along the axis of the shaft.
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For a no self-aligning bearing connector, the radial and axial stiffnesses are given per unit area.
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