ABAQUS, User MPC

[Entherm]

In Abaqus, when the documentation says "can generate linear as well as nonlinear constraints" for MPC subroutine, does that mean, it is for Non-Linear material regime?

 

[FEA way]

The constraint itself can be nonlinear. Check what is explained later in the text of this documentation chapter.

 

[Entherm]

So if I am to connect a wire beam end with Shell edge, it should work with the MPC built-in in Abaqus?

 

[FEA way]

There are several types of MPCs available in Abaqus, check their descriptions first ("General multi-point constraints" chapter of the documentation). MPC subroutine is only necessary when you want to use some really advanced constraint which is not available among the built-in types.