Heat transfer between shell elems only linked by rigid elems

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Hello,

 

I'm working on an analysis starting by a thermal analysis and continuing by a mechanical analysis. The system is modeled using shell elements and rigid elements for the bolts. During the thermal analysis there's no conduction through the rigid elements, how can I implement them ? By using an interface between the surfaces in touch ? How ?

 

Thank you in advance,

Xavier

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