4 Model Data RFEM 5 - User Manual

Node Type

Standard

This type of node is used most frequently. Standard nodes can be placed graphically in the work plane
or anywhere in the workspace via coordinate specification. When you graphically enter lines or
rotated surfaces, standard nodes are created.

Standard nodes are displayed in red in the graphic.

On Line

With this type of node, a line is not divided into two lines and remains complete instead. The nodal
parameter δ describes the relative distance to the start node of the line.

By creating nodes on lines, it is possible to apply nodal loads anywhere on the line or to force an FE
node.

Figure 4.13 Node on line

Nodes on lines are displayed in light blue by default.

By using the Tools Generate Nodes on Intersection Point of Lines menu option, you can
create nodes on lines that intersect.

On Surface

For quadrangle surfaces, it is difficult to determine the coordinates of nodes on the curved surface.
With the Node on Surface node type, you can place a node directly on a quadrangle surface
displayed in the graphic. The nodal parameters δ1 and δ2 refer to the four corner nodes of the surface.

By creating nodes on surfaces, it is possible to apply nodal loads anywhere on the curved surface or
to force an FE node.

Figure 4.14 Node on surface

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