• djd
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Topic: How to apply nonstructural mass on a node?

Hi, bp
In a dynamic analysis, there is always nonstructural concentrated mass in a structure which applies on a node in the FEM model of the structure.  Could OOFEM support this application?
Thanks.
Yours, djd

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  • bp
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Re: How to apply nonstructural mass on a node?

Hi djd,

I have just implemented a simple element, defined by a single node, allowing to introduce additional mass/inertia. Attached, you will find a simple example. You should use the repository version, starting from rev. 558.

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