ELEMENT_SHELL

Nodes and connectivity

*ELEMENT_SHELL
eid, pid, nid${}_1$, nid${}_2$, nid${}_3$, nid${}_4$

Parameter definition

Variable
Description
eid
Unique element identification number
pid
Part identification number
nid${}_1$
Element node 1
nid${}_2$
Element node 2
nid${}_3$
Element node 3
nid${}_4$
Element node 4

Description

Linear triangular or quadrilateral shell element definition. Currently only for use with MAT_RIGID.