ELEMENT_SHELL
Nodes and connectivity
Beta command
This command is in the beta stage and the format may change over time.
*ELEMENT_SHELL
eid, pid, nid${}_1$, nid${}_2$, nid${}_3$, nid${}_4$
eid, pid, nid${}_1$, nid${}_2$, nid${}_3$, nid${}_4$
Parameter definition
Variable
Description
eid
Unique element identification number
pid
Part identification number
nid${}_1$
Element node 1
nid${}_2$
Element node 2
nid${}_3$
Element node 3
nid${}_4$
Element node 4
Description
Defines a shell element. Currently only for use with MAT_ELASTIC, MAT_METAL and MAT_RIGID.
linear triangular shell = 3 nodes:
eid, pid, nid1, nid2, nid3, nid3
linear quadrilateral shell = 4 nodes:
eid, pid, nid1, nid2, nid3, nid4
