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    Gaps as Contact - Coordinate System Question

    Hi guys, When gap elements are used with non-linear analysis, the results are given in the element's local coordinate system. (Gap X Force, Gap Y Shear Force, etc.) However, when gap elements are used with "Gaps as Contact" in a linear analysis, the results are given in the global coordinate...
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    How to Merge All Forces Applied to Single Node

    Hey again! After posting, I had a quick peek in FEMAP V10.3 -- the same "Combine" command is there. It combines nicely, but the various values can still be seen (even after a re-generate). Tried it in FEMAP V11.1 as well -- all combines to one, but the big mess remains. Maybe this combine...
  3. AdamFetsch

    How to Merge All Forces Applied to Single Node

    Hey thanks for the quick reply! Great! If all else fails I can open the 10.3 model in 11.1 just for the pictures (I have both). Anyway to do this in FEMAP V10.3 that you know of? Regards, Adam
  4. AdamFetsch

    How to Merge All Forces Applied to Single Node

    Hi everyone! If I have a single load set with 10-12 single point loads applied to the same node, is there any way to display only the number of the sum of all these forces? My problem is that FEMAP displays the value of each single load applied for the active load set, meaning tons of...
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    Where are the Recovery Points in a Solid element?

    Where are the recovery/integration/gauss points in FEMAP solid elements? For example, a 10 node tetrahedral element. Is there only one gauss point in the middle of the element? Can anyone point me to some answers?
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    Combining Loads (Wind, Live) to Seismic Modal Analysis (Excited by Response Spectra - SOL103)

    Hi guys, I'm just wondering if it is possible to combine wind loads or live loads (Static) with the earthquake analysis (normal modes)? I've performed my earthquake analysis by entering the response spectra directly, performing a normal modes, with the result being a conglomeration of a few...
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