Point load on shell element
Point load on shell element
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I modelled floor slab as shell elements in SAP. If I have a point load vertically applied on some shell element, what is the best way to mesh this shell element? Do I need to mesh it manually so that the point where load is applied is one of the joints of the shell elements?
See the attachment for a clear picture for what I am asking.
Thanks.
See the attachment for a clear picture for what I am asking.
Thanks.





RE: Point load on shell element
RE: Point load on shell element
Any special reason?
RE: Point load on shell element
As you probably know, this problem does not occur with frame elements. You can add joint loads or intersect frames with other beams or bracing and both SAP and ETABS will automesh the frames to account for this.
RE: Point load on shell element