SPLIT ELEMENT

This function divides any SHELL elements into multiple elements based on the options described below. The options are shown in Figure 5.3.18.

Figure 5.3.18 Split Element

SHELL SPLIT OPTIONS

  • Click the arrow next to SHELL SPLIT OPTION to access the drop-down menu of options as in Figure 5.3.19.

  • Figure 5.3.19 Shell Split Options

    QUAD TO 2 QUADS

    Split a quadrilateral into two quadrilaterals.

    QUAD TO 4 QUADS

    Split a quadrilateral into four quadrilaterals.

    QUAD TO 2 TRIAS

    Split a quadrilateral into two triangular elements.

    TRIA TO 2 TRIAS

    Split a triangular element into two triangular elements.

    TRIA TO TRI/QUA

    Split a triangular element into a triangular and a quadrilateral element.

    TRIA TO 4 TRIAS

    Split a triangular element into four triangular elements.

    ARBITRARY LOCATION

    First select an element, and then select two nodes/points arbitrarily on the boundary of the element.

    DRAG SPLIT LINE

    The user can select DRAGLINE to drag a line to split several elements and enter a number into the field to change smooth tolerance.

    • Select SELECT SPLIT OPTION for splitting.

    • Click SELECT ELEMENTS to open the SELECT ELEMENT dialog window.

    • Select the elements, and then select DONE to go back to the SPLIT ELEMENT dialog window.

    • Select APPLY to split the selected elements. After the elements are split, the user can select UNDO to cancel the split or REVERSE to change the split direction.