Downgrade solid element to plate element

[TU1985]

Hi,

Recently I get a model made of solid element from a colleague. Obviously solid element is not necessary for the analysis. Therefore, I am asked to downgrade the model to plate element. But unfortunately there is no geometry in the model. So I am wondering whether there is a quick way in FEMAP to downgrade solid element to plate element. Could anybody answer my question? Thanks in advance.

Regards..

 

[Dnadeau]

Try the command mesh edge members- this is a way you can create a sheet on one of the faces. You would have to move those elements to the midplane and then assign the correct property and thickness.

 

[TU1985]

Hi Dnadeau,

That works. Thanks for your tip.

Regards..

 

[jbrackin]

Once you have created shell elements using the edge member command, you can use Geometry/Surface/From Mesh to make surfaces from the shells. This will allow you actually then remesh with new mesh seeds and other features.

Regards,