FEM ConstraintPlaneRotation

Constraint flow velocity

Constraint section print

FEM

FEM ConstraintPlaneRotation
Menu location
Model → Geometrical analysis features → Plane multi-point constraint
Workbenches
FEM
Default shortcut
None
Introduced in version
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See also
FEM Constraint transform

Solvers
CalculiX

Description

Creates a FEM multi-point constraint (MPC) for keeping the nodes on a planar surface on the same plane.

Usage

1. There are several ways to invoke the command:
   • Press the Plane multi-point constraint button.
   • Select the Model → Geometrical analysis features → Plane multi-point constraint option from the menu.
2. In the 3D view select the object to which the multi-point constraint should be applied, which can only be a single face.
3. Press the Add button.

Limitations

1. Plane multi-point constraint can only be applied to a single planar face.
2. When a plane multi-point constraint is applied to the same face as a displacement/fixed boundary condition, the displacement/fixed boundary condition takes precedence.

Notes

1. This constraint uses the *MPC card in CalculiX.

Constraint flow velocity

Constraint section print

FEM

FEM

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• Materials: Solid, Fluid, Nonlinear mechanical, Reinforced (concrete); Material editor

• Element geometry: Beam (1D), Beam rotation (1D), Shell (2D), Fluid flow (1D)

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Constraints

• Electromagnetic: Electrostatic potential, Current density, Magnetization

• Fluid: Initial flow velocity, Initial pressure, Flow velocity

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• Thermal: Initial temperature, Heat flux, Temperature, Body heat source

• Overwrite Constants: Constant vacuum permittivity

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• Utilities: Clipping plane, Remove clipping planes, Open FEM examples; Mesh clear, Mesh display info

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