FEM ElementFluid1D

Description

Creates a FEM fluid section element for aerodynamic and hydraulic networks

How to use

1. Click on or choose Model → Fluid section for 1D flow from the top menu.
2. Select Fluid type: Liquid, Gas or Open Channel
3. Select Section type: Pipe Manning, Pipe Inlet etc.
4. Enter Section type parameters.
5. Select and add edge.

Limitations

1. The card only works with a 3 noded network element type. Information can be found here: http://web.mit.edu/calculix_v2.7/CalculiX/ccx_2.7/doc/ccx/node54.html

Notes

1. An example of the set up of a hydraulic network can be found here: http://web.mit.edu/calculix_v2.7/CalculiX/ccx_2.7/doc/ccx/node13.html
2. The *FLUID SECTION card is used to model fluid elements for 1D flow. Information on the card can be found here: http://web.mit.edu/calculix_v2.7/CalculiX/ccx_2.7/doc/ccx/node205.html