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[domenech]

I know I can connect a point mass to a surface by means of flexible or rigid elements, but I don't know how to customize this.

In APDL I can create a keypoint, stick a point mass element to it, and then connect it manually to beam and spring elements. In Workbench I developed a workaorund where I need to create a dummy solid part, connect the point mass to it, and then connect the beam/spring elements to the solid.

Is there a way to avoid the dummy solid? I'd like to create a floating, "clickable" point mass element , and then connect beams and springs to it as if it was a remote point.

Thank you

[ErKo]

Hi

Just use a point mass:

https://simutechgroup.com/measuring-force-on-a-point-mass-in-static-and-harmonic-analysis/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDYBwfK48h0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTuSRMSty-g

All the best

Erik

[domenech]

Thank you, Erik