Abstract
AbstractWhen performing global/local analysis, the issue of connecting dissimilar meshes often arises, especially when refinement is performed. One method of connecting these dissimilar meshes is to use interface elements. Curve interface elements, to connect dissimilar p‐element edges along a curve; surface interface elements, to connect dissimilar p‐element faces over a surface; and shell‐to‐solid transition interface elements, to connect dissimilar p‐element edges with p‐element faces, have been implemented in MSC.Nastran. The background, theory, and implementation are being presented herein, along with examples. These three interface elements comprise a complete set of interface tools for global/local analysis. Copyright © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
