Mar 13, 2024 #1 A_Johns Automotive Mar 13, 2024 1 0 0 GB Hi, Is it possible to map temperatures from a solid model heat transfer analysis onto a structural shell FEM. I have tried but am unable to represent the thermal gradient through the thickness of the shell.
Hi, Is it possible to map temperatures from a solid model heat transfer analysis onto a structural shell FEM. I have tried but am unable to represent the thermal gradient through the thickness of the shell.
Mar 13, 2024 #2 SWComposites Aerospace Nov 6, 2000 3,296 8 38 US You probably need to use the Abaqus solid shell elements. Upvote 0 Downvote
Mar 13, 2024 #3 FEA way Mechanical Nov 13, 2018 4,894 0 36 PL Heat transfer analysis with solid elements on the left, structural analysis with continuum shell elements on the right: Upvote 0 Downvote
Heat transfer analysis with solid elements on the left, structural analysis with continuum shell elements on the right: