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[Clarkt]

I 've noticed that when using remote displacement boundary conditons, the solver creates a  CONTA174 and a TARGET170 element. 

I assume that the formulation of a remote displacement is based on R-type elements,  so therefore I am looking for proper documentation to understand how the solver treats this BC by using contact elements. 

Thanks in advance! 

[Erik Kostson]

Hi

In mechanical it uses like you found out contact and target elements for remote displacements.

There is a description in the help manual that describes - search in help for more info:

10.3. Surface-Based Constraints (ansys.com)

Erik

 

Here is a description how to open the help links:

https://innovationspace.ansys.com/forum/forums/topic/how-to-access-the-ansys-online-help/