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Ansys Learning Forum Forums Discuss Simulation General Mechanical Transient analysis of a simply-supported beam with prestress Reply To: Transient analysis of a simply-supported beam with prestress

danielshaw
Ansys Employee

Why are you using BEAM3?  It has not been supported for at least 10 years (probably closer to 20 years).  You need to revise your script to use one of the current technology beam elements (probably BEAM188).