Define an Element Type

Select the element type to be used in the analysis.

This tutorial will use element type SOLID185. SOLID185 is a 3-dimensional, 8-noded structural solid.

1. Click Main Menu > Preprocessor > Element Type > Add/Edit/Delete.
2. In the dialog box that appears, click Add.
3. Select Solid in the Library of Element Types dialog box and specify Brick 8 node 185. Click OK.
4. Click Close in the Element Types dialog box.

To specify reduced integration with hourglass control, KEYOPT(2) is used.

5. Type KEYOPT,1,2,1 into the command prompt and press Enter.