3D Elements

Supported 3D elements.

Tetra Elements

3D tetrahedra elements.

Tetra4

Configuration 204 - 3D (1st order) tetrahedra elements with 4 nodes ordered in HyperWorks.

Figure 1. Element Configuration 204, 4-Noded Tetra

Tetra10

Configuration 210 - 3D (2nd order) tetrahedra elements with 10 nodes ordered in HyperWorks.

Figure 2. Element Configuration 210, 10-Noded Tetra

Penta Elements

3D triangular prism pentahedra elements.

Penta6

Configuration 206 - 3D (1st order) triangular prism pentahedra elements with 6 nodes ordered in HyperWorks.

Figure 3. Element Configuration 206, 6-Noded Penta

Penta15

Configuration 215 - 3D (2nd order) triangular prism pentahedra elements with 15 nodes ordered in HyperWorks.

Figure 4. Element Configuration 215, 15-Noded Penta

Hex Elements

3D hexahedra elements.

Hex8

Configuration 208 - 3D (1st order) hexahedra elements with 8 nodes ordered HyperWorks.

Figure 5.

Hex20

Configuration 220 - 3D (2nd order) hexahedra elements with 20 nodes ordered in HyperWorks.

Figure 6. Element Configuration 220, 20-Noded Hexa