How can I merge two nodes at the center?

kotaro kanetsuki

How can I merge two nodes at the center?

I created an RBE3 from a Shell element as shown in the image.
I want to merge these nodes into a shared node.

 

My final goal is to create a CELAS element during this time and then share the nodes.
As shown in the figure below

 

I would appreciate any help.

Thank you.

Paulo Libório

Hello, Kotaru.

I hope you're doing well.

To merge two nodes at halfway, you can use the replace tool. Go to Elements ribbon > Edit group > Edit Elements > Replace tool:

Make sure Replace at midpoint is selected. You'll then have something like this:

Hope this answers your question!

Kind Regards,
Paulo Libório.