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how to add temperature as degree of freedom to special element types

Thread starter C.A
Start date May 3, 2019

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May 3, 2019

C.A

Mechanical

hi to all
one of the best element to simulation with ALE ( arbitrary eulerian lagrangian)capability is solid 164. this element is available at ANSYS-LSDYNA. it has three DOF (ux,uy,uz). If we want to execute couple analysis (structural and thermal) like FSW ( friction stir welding) using this element,is it possible add temperature as DOF to the solid 164?
any comment would be appreciated
regards