Hi all
in the attached model, it has been split into several boundaries within a outer boundary (this was done as the depth is different for each boundary.
while using Parametric mesh and creating the adjacent boundary mesh, it was found that the new plates were connected at the middle of the old plates i.e. it creates 5th node in the old plates. This results in error when checking for improperly connected plates
How to overcome this problem?
Please help me this is a realtime project.
i have attached the staad file and a paint file showing the prblem.
parametric mesh were created using dividing size 0.5
Thanks in advance
Hello,
When creating a mesh region, try to uncheck the box "Use nodes and beams that occur on or inside the outer boundary as additional density points and lines?". Once this is done, mesh should be created as you are expecting.
Regards,
Modestas
Thanks modestas for your time and reply,
i even tried the same but still there is a issue as there are many regions in the same plane,
please refer to the attachment,
Encl: dxf file used, either model1.dxf of model2.dxf,
snap shot
thank you once again for your reply and time
Could you please attach a modified STAAD.Pro model?
Thanks,
Dear modestas please find the attached staad file.
Thanks in advance,
Thanks for your time and reply
The last model which you attached 'total section DL7.std' is not meshed well as there are many improperly connected plates, so I was working with your model 'total section DL5.std'.
The shape which you are trying to mesh is quite complicated, so I would suggest creating meshes for smaller regions. I have attached a model, where I created Mesh Models 7, 8 and 9.
When I was creating these regions, I selected each point at the boundary of the region. I also selected these options:
Such options will let you to adjust the divisions for each edge in the region. At first, the correct mesh may not be generated. In such case, you have to manually modify longer edges so that it would be divided into more pieces:
Please note that not all division values may be accepted, so if one value gives any error, try to use another one.
Also note that two adjacent edges from different regions should have same division number.
In the same way, all other regions can be meshed. This requires a bit efforts as almost each edge division should be reviewed, but as you a trying to mesh quite a complex shape, this would be one possible workflow. Any better suggestion would be most welcomed from other members of this community.
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total section DL5_mod.std
Thanks Modestas, i have completed the meshing and have a query now kindly find my new topic in the attached url
http://communities.bentley.com/products/structural/structural_analysis___design/f/5932/p/90116/256930.aspx#256930
does this create any problem in analysis or it cant be done in staad?
( i want the top surface of the plates to be flat, is it possible)
and if i want to live load on it then, what is the procedure?