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True shell elements
Hi,
I have a hard time figuring out whether Mecway with its multiple solvers actually uses real shell elements (5 or 6 DOFs at each node), as opposed to the way CCX and Prepomax uses "shell elements" (expands to solids). I am mostly working with thin walled structures, and as to my understanding - real shell is the only way to go.
Can you enlighten me on this topic?
I have a hard time figuring out whether Mecway with its multiple solvers actually uses real shell elements (5 or 6 DOFs at each node), as opposed to the way CCX and Prepomax uses "shell elements" (expands to solids). I am mostly working with thin walled structures, and as to my understanding - real shell is the only way to go.
Can you enlighten me on this topic?
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However, thin CCX shells aren't wrong, they're just less efficient, and that can be overcome with reduced integration. If you need nonlinear then CCX is OK. See these test results: https://mecway.com/forum/discussion/comment/6968/#Comment_6968