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One mesh part
is created for each split object.
All the mesh parts will be shown
in the specifications tree under Nodes and Elements. Two
categories are created, 2D Surface and 1D Beam Element. |
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Plates
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A Surface mesh part is created for each split
plate. |
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Constraints for a given mesh part are
aggregated under this mesh part in the specifications tree.
There are two categories of constraints: Projected Curve constraints
and Projected Point constraints.
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Stiffeners and Stiffeners on Free Edge
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A 1D mesh part is created for each split stiffener. The support of the
mesh part is obtained from the trace of the split stiffener.
Because the plates are constrained with the trace of the stiffeners,
the compatibility between the 2D mesh part (plate) and 1D mesh part
(stiffener) is assured. |
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An example of a plate with five stiffeners meshed as a Surface mesh part is
shown below. The compatibility of the mesh parts is fulfilled. (1D
element is shown in red). |
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Beams and Pillars
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A 1D mesh part is created for each beam and pillar. The support of the
mesh part is considered as the trace of the beam/pillar. Each beam/pillar
is constrained by points as a result of intersecting with other traces
and/or with other plates. |
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