Cant define a concentrated force on a node?
Cant define a concentrated force on a node?
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Well this seems to be one of Abaqus's more bizarre quirks. I cant select a node & apply a force to it!
First, why cant this be done, am I wrong in thinking that this is really the essence of FEA?
Secondly, is there a work around for this basic operation?
First, why cant this be done, am I wrong in thinking that this is really the essence of FEA?
Secondly, is there a work around for this basic operation?





RE: Cant define a concentrated force on a node?
RE: Cant define a concentrated force on a node?
The mind boggles why they decided that was a more efficient way but if anyone knows I'm all ears.
RE: Cant define a concentrated force on a node?
RE: Cant define a concentrated force on a node?
RE: Cant define a concentrated force on a node?
RE: Cant define a concentrated force on a node?
RE: Cant define a concentrated force on a node?
RE: Cant define a concentrated force on a node?
RE: Cant define a concentrated force on a node?
Are you able to apply Cforce loads on native mesh nodes (without having to create a node set)? Can you please post a screen grab of the above? It seems like I am having the same issue as DrBwts i.e. can't get option to select nodes directly.
RE: Cant define a concentrated force on a node?
If you want to apply a force directly to a node by selecting it in CAE you have to create a mesh part. After creating/meshing your part select Mesh -> Create Mesh Part in the mesh module. If you use the mesh part in your assembly you can then apply loads directly to individual nodes. The model I happened to open to test this problem already had a mesh part in the assembly which is why I was being given the option to select nodes. Sorry for the confusion, hopefully this works for you!