1D Meshing Connections

Hi,

You can try that way. See the link below:

Thank you for the help, the connection realized though now I have a Error #1026 saying that my PLOTEL has duplicate ID's. I have seen some solutions for RBAR but I don't know if the method is the same for PLOTEL. 

Also I don't know why I am getting a PLOTEL because I am using RBAR property for spot weld.

Hi @Emilio Concha

Can you check if there are any PLOTEL elements?

If possible please share the model. 

I closed the file and reopened it and now the problem is with a RBAR and having the same identity.

Thank you for sharing the file.

@Emilio Concha

There is a zero length RBAR elements exists in your model. Delete that RBAR element and everything should be fine.

Mask all elements except RBAR elements and try to delete the RBAR as shown in the image (RBAR in white)

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>

Those RBAR elements were my connectors from the seat to the chassis. If I delete them there is no loads transferred from the chassis to the seat. Is there another way to realize the connection so that it has a length?

Emilio Concha,

Not sure why you have a zero length RBAR (GA and GB IDs are same and this is not valid for RBARs).

Delete and re-create weld again.

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>

I remade the connection and it didn't help. Is there something more to this that I may be missing? Also how did you arrive to this window on the bottom right? I have been trying to find the RBAR components and have not been able to find it like you have.

Emilio,

One other way is to create a rigid link. 

Use the Cardedit Icon>> ELements>> select the RBAR element>>Edit