SPLIT ELEMENT

This function divides either SHELL or SOLID elements into multiple elements based on the options described below. The options are shown in Figure 6.3.16.

    

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1. SPLIT SHELL

 

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QUAD TO 2 QUADS

Splits a quadrilateral into two quadrilaterals.

QUAD TO 4 QUADS

Splits a quadrilateral to four quadrilaterals.

QUAD TO 2 TRIAS

Splits a quadrilateral to two triangular elements.

TRIA TO 2 TRIAS

Splits a triangular element to two triangular elements.

TRIA TO TRI/QUA

Splits a triangular element to a triangular and a quadrilateral element.

TRIA TO 4 TRIAS

Splits a triangular element into four triangular elements.

ARBITRARY LOCATION

Select an element first and select two nodes/points arbitrarily on the boundary of the element.

DRAG SPLIT LINE

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

2. SPLIT SOLID

The options are shown in Figure 6.3.18.

  

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These options are used to split four, six or eight nodes of a solid element to two solid elements.