about quad element

liujinlong · Post by **liujinlong** » Sun May 13, 2007 8:55 pm

hello everyone! i have a question about the quad element.
whether the "quad element" is compatible with 3d model. if not, how can i

add the "quad element" to a 3d model. can you give me an example!
thanks!

srisri_iitk · Post by **srisri_iitk** » Sun May 13, 2007 11:55 pm

it is for 2d analysis and you can always use brick elements for 3-d elements,
check the manual for different element types

liujinlong · Post by **liujinlong** » Mon May 14, 2007 5:35 pm

thank you srisri_iitk, i see what your means, but what about the shell element ? if i can use the shell element to simulate the concrete plane.