Sharing the same nodes from 2 element types
Sharing the same nodes from 2 element types
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Hi
I am wondering if anybody know how to create two different element types sharing the same nodes in CAE. I only know how to create my own input file manual but it's tedius.
For an example, if you have one rectangular solid element of soil and would like to have reinforcement by placing a truss element in the mid-height of the rectagular box. If they are sharing the same nodes then they will act like "glue-together" in the middle. It would be much help if anybody can answer me this case because I will be using many layers of truss for the reinforcement.
Regards,
Ed
I am wondering if anybody know how to create two different element types sharing the same nodes in CAE. I only know how to create my own input file manual but it's tedius.
For an example, if you have one rectangular solid element of soil and would like to have reinforcement by placing a truss element in the mid-height of the rectagular box. If they are sharing the same nodes then they will act like "glue-together" in the middle. It would be much help if anybody can answer me this case because I will be using many layers of truss for the reinforcement.
Regards,
Ed





RE: Sharing the same nodes from 2 element types
I forgot to mention the model is a 2-D plane strain condition.
RE: Sharing the same nodes from 2 element types
corus
RE: Sharing the same nodes from 2 element types
I usually create the part in CAE and get the node and element numbers for the first part, name the element set as required. Then copy the required element set with a element number offset with a different element set name.
I usually on the "cae_no_parts_input_file = ON" in abaqus_v6.env to make less confuse.
RE: Sharing the same nodes from 2 element types
Which option in the part module is used to join the common point? And do you need to create a partition in the middle of the rectangular box?
RE: Sharing the same nodes from 2 element types
corus
RE: Sharing the same nodes from 2 element types
RE: Sharing the same nodes from 2 element types
corus
RE: Sharing the same nodes from 2 element types
Is there a option I missed?
RE: Sharing the same nodes from 2 element types
2. Create a copy of this mesh part
3. Instance the two mesh parts on top of each other in the assembly module
4. Instance - Merge/Cut. Choose the option to merge meshes, but check the radio button option to merge alls nodes and finally *uncheck* the box that says "Remove duplicate elements"
Now you'll have a single new part with duplicate elements but shared nodes.
RE: Sharing the same nodes from 2 element types
corus