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Geometry connection issue

There is no connection between two geometries in my model. I created the geometries in separate components. How can I join the geometry at the point of contact. Thanks

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QuyNguyenDai

Several possibilites:

Make 'union' boolean operation for two solids and then split it to get two shared solids => Mesh will be matched automatically
Mesh the 1st solid. Make 'emboss' to 2nd solid to get same mesh on contact surface => Mesh 2nd => equivalent nodes
Use solver technique to glue 2nd to 1st.

Altair Forum User

Thanks for the reply. The contact is between a plate and solid. The top part is a plate so union did not work.

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QuyNguyenDai

You make solid mesh with only one element over thickness?

Altair Forum User

I was still creating the mesh when I took the screenshot.

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Altair Forum User

I am trying to connect the solid and shell elements

Altair Forum User

Hi josh,

Before you mesh you need to connect the two surfaces. Try extend surface option. If that doesn't help, please share your model, will take a look at it.

Please use below FT link.

https://ftin.india.altair.com:8443/filedrop/~osKE8Q

Thank you