Gap elements are 1D elements with 2 nodes used to model gaps and contact.  Gap elements have a property reference and an orientation vector.

The following panels can be used to create and edit gap elements:

Gaps

Connectors

Config Edit

Elem Types

 

The data names associated with gap elements can be found in the data names section of the HyperMesh Reference Guide.

 

 

See Also:

Include Files

Assemblies

Components

Elements

Connectors