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Can we have two different elements between same nodes?

Can we have two different elements between same nodes?

Can we have two different elements between same nodes?

(OP)
Hi,

I have a small doubt - can we have different type elements between same nodes. E.g. Can I have beam element between two nodes and also one of the edges of shell element between the same nodes?

In Abaqus I created beam elements between all the required nodes. Now to create a panel structure connecting these beams, when I am creating a shell element between four nodes of structure, the previously created beam elements are disappearing only between those nodes.

I am not sure in the first place if multiple elements can exist between same nodes.

Any suggestions / ideas will be greatly helpful.

Regards

RE: Can we have two different elements between same nodes?

Yes they can. Just think about the DOF between different elementtypes when you do it.
In CAE you can turn on "render beam/shell profiles" to see your beams again.

RE: Can we have two different elements between same nodes?

(OP)
sdebock, thank you. Yes, it works. Shells are covering the beams, though rendered!!

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