Element Birth and Death

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

Hi,

I am performing a Non Linear Transient Thermo- Mechanical Analysis.,

As part of that i would like to represent Element Birth & Death in Radioss/ Optistruct

Is it possible to represent in Radioss?

If so, tell me how?

 

Thanks & Regards,

Bhanutheja

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  • Pranav Hari
    Pranav Hari Altair Community Member
    edited May 2019

    Hi bhanutheja

     

    It is possible by using /ACTIV card. It describes the deactivation/activation of element groups

    Check Radioss reference guide for more details. In 2019 HM iform option was added to /ACTIV card where you can activate and deactivate the elements.

     

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  • Altair Forum User
    Altair Forum User
    Altair Employee
    edited May 2019

    thank you

    I will look into it

     

    regards,

    bhanutheja

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