ANSYS element type
ANSYS element type
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I'm new ANSYS user, I need to use element types like solid 46 and solid 65 but I don't see them under any element type, actually I dont see that much options like the one listed in ANSYS manual, I use mechanical ANSYS 14.





RE: ANSYS element type
I`m also new to ANSYS, but try running this command: ET,1,solid46 . After running this command check your elements list to see if you got what you requested.
By default, some of the older elements are hidden from view and by using "ET" -- element type you can/should have the option to access them.
Best of luck!
RE: ANSYS element type
RE: ANSYS element type
Maybe the newer element types will do the job.
Best of luck!
RE: ANSYS element type
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Also I'm doing circular column confined with composites, which is the best SHELL type that is work better for the composite material?
Thank you for reading!
RE: ANSYS element type
"Mechanical APDL > Feature Acrchive > III Legacy Elements"
SHELL281 may be suitable for your composite requirements, check the manual to be sure.
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