EX. Meshed Wall-Slab Connection
This example demonstrates how to ensure finite element mesh compatibility between two adjoining meshed entities.
The Model Data
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STAAD SPACE
UNIT FEET KIP
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0 0 0; 2 18 0 0; 3 30 0 9; 4 30 0 30; 5 6 0 30; 6 0 0 21; 7 6 0 9;
8 18 0 24; 9 6 20 9; 10 18 20 24;
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 2; 2 2 3; 3 3 4; 4 4 5; 5 5 6; 6 6 1; 7 7 8; 8 9 10; 9 7 9; 10 8 10;
FINISH