# Thermal expansion with applied moments at reference point

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**Created:** [May 14, 2025, 12:32pm UTC](https://prepomax.discourse.group/t/thermal-expansion-with-applied-moments-at-reference-point/2701 "2025-05-14T12:32:02Z")\
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> [@GibsBySea](#):
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> Is there another way of remotely applying a moment to the flange that will allow for thermal expansion?

Pretty much only distributing coupling constraints. They are not currently supported in PrePoMax but you could add them via Keyword Editor: [RBE3 integration in PrepoMax (Kinematic & Distributing Coupling)](https://prepomax.discourse.group/t/rbe3-integration-in-prepomax-kinematic-distributing-coupling/44)

Check the \*COUPLING and \*DISTRIBUTING keywords syntax in the CalculiX manual.

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