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  1. vectorKZ

    Grid point singularities

    Assuming you are running static linear analysis, here would be my approach: FIRST: Hand calculate a global freebody or use an FEM "stickmodel" to completely define your input loads and system constraints. Export both the reactions and loads as INPUT loads to your actual FEM. SECOND: Define a...
  2. vectorKZ

    Glue Contact

    Hey man, Just grab your surface & solid geometry and "Non-Manifold Add." This associates the surface and solid together. Then, set your meshing attributes for the cube and surface, let'er rip. Might need to merge nodes along surf/solid intersection. Don't even mess with the contact parameters...
  3. vectorKZ

    How should I answer what is the error of my FEM calculation?

    Hi, The comments are leaning towards the ever-important mantra emphasizing FEA as a tool. I wholeheartedly agree. Just so you have something to work off of: Validity tests like these are common - (NASA, Sikorsky, Lockheed) as they provide some level of assertion purporting the validity of...
  4. vectorKZ

    API: Freebody Objects - GetElements Method

    gtae2002, Thanks to your assistance I whipped up a handy copy/paster for freebody data structures using Excel VBA. keep it simple: PULL button copies freebodies from active model then switch tabs in femap to another model PUSH button pastes freebodies wherever you want it I am a lazy coder...
  5. vectorKZ

    API: Freebody Objects - GetElements Method

    This explanation was beyond excellent. I appreciate your timely and detailed response.
  6. vectorKZ

    API: Freebody Objects - GetElements Method

    Hello Eng-Tips, I am writing a quick piece of code to store all of the freebody object properties in an active model session. I am having difficulty using the GetElements method to retrieve all elements stored in the freebody entity. Documentation and examples for freebody objects in the API...
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