Hexa (Contact)

This realization creates hexa elements between shell and/or solid elements in order to connect them using a contact definition.

The hexa element nodes will project and touch the shell and/or solid element faces. During the realization, a contact and referencing main and secondary sets are created; unless defined differently, the hexas are assigned a default property and material, and are organized into a component with the same name base as the property.


Figure 1. Hexa (Contact) Realization Example

Legacy Realizations

The following realizations are replaced by Hexa (Contact):
  • hexa (seam tie)
  • hexa (adhesive – contact)

Hexa Realization Options

Option Action
coats Defines the number of hexa elements required along the thickness.