Connect offset Surfaces

Could you please share the screenshot of actual geometry?

Here's what the solid looks like.

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Haha yes, totally agree.

But unfortunately I must use shell elements ...

Any specific reason for using shell? You could also try RSSCON – Shell-to-Solid Element Connector.

Would be good if you could share the hm file.

Hello Sir,

the reason I have to use shell elements is because I have to size optimize the element thicknesses of this model (for a university project).

Attached you can find the files (solid and hm shell model).

Thanks in advance for your help!

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I think SPC is creating a problem.You should constrain all dof for SPC and use RBE2 rather constraining edges directly.

Hello,

thank your for the tip, unfortunately this delivers the same results after trying it out.

I think the problem is, that rigids insert too much stiffness into the model.

I've tried out different approaches and came to the conclusion, that using several rbe3 elements distributed symmetricaly at the connection points deliver the best results for my problem. This is not perfect, but good enough for my issue.

The model is a bit stiffer than the solid model. The deviaton value for displacement is 2% and for the vM-stress only 0,03%.

Maybe this can help someone who has the same problem.

Nevertheless, thanks for your help!

Thanks for sharing.