How to create rigid connection between 3D Solid Elements and 2D shell Elements

Altair Forum User
Altair Forum User
Altair Employee
edited October 2020 in Community Q&A

How can I connect a 2D element shell (a circle tube) that intersects with a small solid block. 

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  • Adriano A. Koga
    Adriano A. Koga
    Altair Employee
    edited August 2020

    it depends on many factors.

     

    If you have the geometry, then you should make sure that they are connected from the beginning.

    If you don't have the geometry anymore, then you will probably need to delete your solid mesh, connect it to the shell tube and regenerate the solid again, from a connected mesh.

     

    Also depending on your solver, and what you're interested on, just a TIE/FREEZE/BONDED contact should do the job.

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