Dependent and independent nodes

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What is the basic difference between dependent and independent nodes in rigids and how they differ in RBE2 and RBE3

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Hi Aditya,

 

RBE2: Rigid link to transfer motion from the independent node to the dependent node(s)

RBE3: Rigid link to distribute loads. Will not induce stiffness

 

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