Beam (Rigid)
This realization creates bar (CBAR) elements between the shell and/or solid elements and then connects the two using RBE3 elements.
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Figure 1. Beam (Rigid) Realization Example
Realization Details
- Diameter Option
- Specifies the diameter definition. Can be a diameter mapping file or a real positive value.
- Diameter/Diameter Mapping File
- Defines the diameter of the realization.
- Rbe3 Radius
- Documentation on Rbe3 Radius can be found here.
Legacy Realizations
The cbar (rigid) realization is replaced by Beam (Rigid).