I am trying to model reinforced concrete frame with ANSYS Workbench, using this code to connecte the two elements
CMSEL,S,Concrete,ELEM
CMSEL,A,Bars,ELEM
NSLE,S
CPINTF,ALL,0.00001,
ALLSEL,ALL
/SOLU
but there is no connection between the two elements, in the results
Thank you in advance
Element Link8 can be used for simulate the steel bar reinforcement.
for more information,
The Following are the Element types available in Ansys to built a model.
LINK1 – 2-D Spar (or Truss)
LINK1 can be used in a variety of engineering applications. Depending upon the application, applied for truss models , a link, a spring, etc.
This element permits only uniaxial tension or compression with two degrees of freedom at each node, Bending is ignored for this type , so mainly employed in solving truss problem ..
LINK8 – 3-D Spar (or Truss)
Employed for trusses , only axial stress allowed , no bending .This element can be used to model trusses, sagging cables, links, springs, etc.with three degrees of freedom at each node.Plasticity, creep, swelling, stress stiffening, and large deflection capabilities are included.
LINK10-Tension-only or Compression-only Spar
LINK10 has three degrees of freedom at each node. allows either compression only or tension only.For the tension-only option stiffness should be mentioned , if the stiffness is removed if the element goes into compression .(user should have a knowledge whether bar is undergoing tension or compression if not use Link1 or Link 8)
LINK11(Linear Actuator)
LINK11 may be used to model hydraulic cylinders and other applications undergoing large rotations. The element is a uniaxial tension-compression element with three degrees of freedom at each node.No bending or twist loads are considered.
Ahmed El-barbary
Hi everbody.
Now Ansys not longer supports link8. Is it posible to use link180 for reinforcement steel in a concrete structure?
Hi Mohamed Bou i think you must be use below command:
/PREP7
ESEL,S,ENAME,,65 !select ALL ELEMENTS OF SOLID65
ESEL,A,ENAME,,180 !select ALL ELEMENTS OF LINK180
ALLSEL,BELOW,ELEM
CEINTF,0.001, !JOINT NODES TOGETHER
ALLSEL,ALL
/SOLU
OUTRES,ALL,ALL
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