Hi guys,
I am working on the Hopkinson bar for my project but unfortunately I have a big problem about the mesh.
When I mesh the bar with the function "elem offset", the mesh come distorted (see fig).
Can anyone tell me how to keep the mesh straight?
Any help is welcome
I attached a picture to clarify the problem
Thanks in advance
Hi @marso1,
Try following the instructions in this post which utilizes the 3D meshing tab. Use the circular end to mesh a 2D quad mesh and refine it how you like, then use that as the source for the 3D mesher which will pull that patter along the geometry.
https://feassistant.com/forums/hypermesh/3d-quad-mesh/#post-10
Hi @negativevolume !!!
Many thanks for your help.
I read the instructions in the post which you suggested, As the bar is straight, I used the function "Drag" and the mesh is much BETTER!
Thanks again
@marso1 That works too! Glad you got it worked out!