*ELEMENT_SOLID
eid, pid, nid${}_1$, nid${}_2$, nid${}_3$, nid${}_4$, nid${}_5$, nid${}_6$, nid${}_7$, nid${}_8$
eid, pid, nid${}_1$, nid${}_2$, nid${}_3$, nid${}_4$, nid${}_5$, nid${}_6$, nid${}_7$, nid${}_8$
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 |
nid${}_5$ | Element node 5 |
nid${}_6$ | Element node 6 |
nid${}_7$ | Element node 7 |
nid${}_8$ | Element node 8 |
Description
Defines a solid element.
linear tetrahedron = 4 nodes:
eid, pid, nid${}_1$, nid${}_2$, nid${}_3$, nid${}_4$, nid${}_4$, nid${}_4$, nid${}_4$, nid${}_4$

linear hexahedron = 8 nodes:
eid, pid, nid${}_1$, nid${}_2$, nid${}_3$, nid${}_4$, nid${}_5$, nid${}_6$, nid${}_7$, nid${}_8$

linear pentahedron = 6 nodes:
eid, pid, nid${}_1$, nid${}_2$, nid${}_3$, nid${}_4$, nid${}_5$, nid${}_5$, nid${}_6$, nid${}_6$
