Transferring deformed - nodes don't match?!

mdsimulationgroupmdsimulationgroup
I'm attempting to transfer a deformed solution but getting the error "the number of nodes in the solution doesn't match the model"

Any ideas on what's causing this and how to get around it?

Thanks,
Frank

Comments

  • prop_designprop_design
    it's probably a ccx expanded shell model. if so, you have to use the output=2d option to output the midplane. the issue there is the stress won't be correct. so ignore any stress when using output=2d.
  • VictorVictor
    That's usually what causes it, but in this case, it's an unused node (876). Nodes without elements don't go through to the solution in CCX so delete it before solving.
  • mdsimulationgroupmdsimulationgroup
    Victor, if I have a node-to-surface coupling with a "floating" node, is there a better way than deleting the node, transferring and remaking the node-to-surface coupling?
  • VictorVictor
    You can put a dummy element like a zero-stiffness spring on that node so CCX includes it in the solution.
  • mdsimulationgroupmdsimulationgroup
    I'm a bit new to the FEA world, can you explain how to do a zero-stiffness spring?
  • VictorVictor

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