Joining shell and solid elements

protontimprotontim
edited January 2015
Is there anything I should be particularly aware of when joining solid elements and shell elements? Is it as simple as just merging the nodes at the interface between the two elements? Thanks.

Comments

  • VictorVictor
    You can simply merge the nodes, yes. That will create a hinge joint because an individual node of a solid element can't transmit moments.

    If you want a stiff joint, for now, you have to connect the shell across several nodes so that together they prevent free rotation.
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