You are here
Abaqus nodes are missing degree of freedoms. ErrNodeMissingDofConstrDef
Problem Description/Question:
I model a cantilever beam with 2D plane stress elements.
The left end of the beam is clampled (encastre).
In Step 1, I use a coupling constraint U2=coupled to apply a vertical load on the right (loaded) end of the model.
In Step 2, I use a different coupling constraint U1=coupled to apply a traction load on the loaded end of the model.
Each constrain is defined with different reference point, different surface, totally independent of each other.
I get this error: "nodes are missing degree of freedoms. The MPC/Equation/kinematic coupling constraints can not be formed. The nodes have been identified in node set ErrNodeMissingDofConstrDef".
What can I do?
PS. I cannot find "ErrNodeMissingDofConstrDef", where is this supposed to be?
Required information to reproduce or answer:
Attached: noConstraintDisable.txt > change extension to .py > run from CAE with Menu: File > Run Script, or copy paste the content to the Python window >>> below the workspace.
Workaround:
The Workaround is to run 2 separate models, one for each load, but that is holding subsequent development of the model where I need the output of both steps to be available during a single execution.
Attachment | Size |
---|---|
![]() | 5.39 KB |

You need to go to results of
You need to go to results of your job and under Node Sets and under Node Sets you should find your "ErrNodeMissingDofConstrDef".
Works?