rigid body elements

Altair Forum User
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edited October 2020 in Community Q&A

what is rigid body elements ?? where it is usefull?? 

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  • Altair Forum User
    Altair Forum User
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    edited September 2015

    Hi Shreeharsha,

     

    Rigid bodies are structures or idealization of structure where the deformations are infinitesimally small or near zero.

     

    Usually these bodies are used where you are not bothered about the deformation(s) but it should be a part of the assembly.

  • Altair Forum User
    Altair Forum User
    Altair Employee
    edited September 2015

    what is difference between rbe2 and rbe3 elements?? where these are useful??

  • Altair Forum User
    Altair Forum User
    Altair Employee
    edited September 2015

    Hi,

     

    Please refer to Practical Aspects of Finite Element Simulation (a Study Guide) to learn about difference between RBEs

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