error 101

[Anonymous]

Hi,

I have a simple 3D solid model (just testing purposes) and can't run an analysis due to error 101. 

I've read previous posts, but I am not doing nonlinear analysis, nor I have a huge amount of elements.

I have tried to renumber elements starting from 1000, did not help, and "Method of solving the system of equations" is set to automatic by default.

What could be missing? 

[Rafal.Gaweda]

From first look - error is related to contour load.
Delete it -> model works OK

[Anonymous]

Thanks.

So what is the right way to apply the load than if not by contour? Thanks.

[Rafal.Gaweda]

Should this load be of such weird shape?

[Rafal.Gaweda]

BTW : example movie how to make it without ACIS

[Rafal.Gaweda · Accepted solution]

Example movie how to apply contour load on tube:

[Anonymous]

Thanks Rafal, I can see my 3D was not 100% clear, strange... 

The load I meant to show on my sketch was the second one applied in the second video. I was aplying it exactly the same way as you've shown in my origina example, but maybe because of mesh settings it did not work...

Thansk anyway

[Rafal.Gaweda]

but maybe because of mesh settings it did not work...

I thought so that's why I recorded first movie 

[Anonymous]

So when you create objects without ACIS you can use regular mesh settings and when you use volumetric structure design template, slightly different "object porperties- meshing options" table pops up and I cannot find anoption to  use squarre mesh.. even if 4node elements are selected, traingles are used..

Would you advice to use regular "shell design" or building design template?

[Rafal.Gaweda]

Would you advice to use regular "shell design" or building design template?

It depends on purpose.

For "structures" - shell or building - your choice

For such analysis as you want to make now - solid.