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Current load in 3D problems

Thread starter murla
Start date Oct 3, 2007

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Oct 3, 2007

murla

Electrical

Hello,

when using SOLID97 or SOLID117 elements, is it always necessary that the condition divJ=0 is satisfied? Can I simulate current in a solid conductor, which is completely surrounded by air and does not form a closed loop? Both ends of the conductor are within the air enclosure and there is no symmetry, so that loads can't be applied on symmety planes.

Thanks!