M. To define a slab/wall connection
Use the following procedure to generate a mesh for a wall super-element when compatibility with a connected slab super-element is required.
A slab mesh must first be created. The slab mesh should include a density line representing the connecting edge of the wall.
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On the
Geometry ribbon tab, select the
Generate Slab/Wall Connection tool in the
Structure group.
The mouse pointer changes to the add surface cursor . - In the Active view window, click the corner nodes of the wall super-element in either a clockwise or counterclockwise order.
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Continue clicking the remaining corner nodes to for the wall
super-element. Close the polygon by clicking on the first node again.
The Division Along Wall dialog opens.
- (Optional) Specify a No. of divisions in extrusion direction
- Click OK. The wall is meshed.