solid shell elements
solid shell elements
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hello everybody
I am using sap2000v14.2.0 for the analysis of a simple deep deam, it is possible to use shell element for a 3-d analysis? the programm has an option for shell section type but nothing is mentioned on the manual.
this element will have 8x6 dof on every element?
and why someone will use a 2-d shell instead of 3-d shell analysis? as most of researchers do, since every structure has 3-d and the brick element will give a better simulation of the bevahior.
thanks for you time
joe
I am using sap2000v14.2.0 for the analysis of a simple deep deam, it is possible to use shell element for a 3-d analysis? the programm has an option for shell section type but nothing is mentioned on the manual.
this element will have 8x6 dof on every element?
and why someone will use a 2-d shell instead of 3-d shell analysis? as most of researchers do, since every structure has 3-d and the brick element will give a better simulation of the bevahior.
thanks for you time
joe





RE: solid shell elements
Bricks and solids are often used to model structures with low aspect ratios in all planes. Deep beam has a "low" aspect ratio in only one plane, the plane of the length and depth.
So why model a deep beam with a 3D element?
The answer to your question could be: What outputs do you need or expect?
respects
ijr