ANSYS element type

[celeron8]

I'm new ANSYS user, I need to use element types like solid 46 and solid 65 but I don't see them under any element type, actually I dont see that much options like the one listed in ANSYS manual, I use mechanical ANSYS 14.

 

[TibiX]

Hi,

I`m also new to ANSYS, but try running this command: ET,1,solid46 . After running this command check your elements list to see if you got what you requested.

By default, some of the older elements are hidden from view and by using "ET" -- element type you can/should have the option to access them.

Best of luck!

 

[celeron8]

Thank you tibiX, this method does work but unfortunately these types are no longer supported.

 

[TibiX]

Sorry to hear that celeron8

Maybe the newer element types will do the job.

Best of luck!

 

[Drej]

Although 45 is no longer supported it can still be used in the code. The current technology element (ie equivalent to SOLID45) is the SOLID185 element.


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[celeron8]

Thank you Drej , that is so helpful. Is there any document listing the new types compared to old once, it is hard to know which are the same when u r newbie .
Also I'm doing circular column confined with composites, which is the best SHELL type that is work better for the composite material?
Thank you for reading!

 

[Drej]

If you search the help manual there is a list of legacy and equivalent element types. Also, if you search the manual for SOLID65 (for example) then at the top of the page for this element it will tell you which element now supercedes this. There is a section dedicated to legacy elements in the manual, see:

"Mechanical APDL > Feature Acrchive > III Legacy Elements"

SHELL281 may be suitable for your composite requirements, check the manual to be sure.




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[celeron8]

Thank you for help, I will check it out