3d mesh

[Sri21]

HI

I wanted to know if you can extrude 2d mesh in width direction to create 3d models in abaqus CAE? I want to import a 2d mesh from a model i had done and wanted to know if i could extrude that 2d mesh to create 3d model?

Thank you

 

[corus]

I've seen it done before but only by using Fortran code to generate an inp file using the mesh from the 2D definition of elements and nodes.

 

[Sri21]

Thank you for the reply. I am trying to mesh a crack tip in a 3d modeling. I want to specify the number of elements, the shape etc. Which do you think is the best way to do that.

Thank you

 

[corus]

If you initially modelled it in 2D then why not just model it in 3D using CAE. It sounds like it's a simple swept mesh.