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How can I connect two nodes using hinge connector (CONN3D2 elements) in Abaqus?
Thank you so much! I was able to create hinges using 'Wires for Connectors'. After connecting the panels using hinges, I constrained the bottom edges and applied a displacement at the top edges. However, now the panels move independently of each other as if they weren't connected using hinges. I...- Nik_274
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How can I connect two nodes using hinge connector (CONN3D2 elements) in Abaqus?
As shown in the attached picture, I am trying to connect two adjacent panels using Hinge connectors (CONN3D2 elements) with zero width and constant torsional stiffness. I wish to connect the adjacent nodes of the 2 panels with each other using the hinge connectors. However, Abaqus software does...- Nik_274
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