Mechanical APDL provides two solid element types for low-frequency edge-based electromagnetic analysis. For a detailed description of these elements, see the Element Reference
Table 6.1: 3–D Solid Edge-Based Elements
| Element | Dim. | Shape or Characteristic | Degrees of Freedom | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOLID236 | Brick, 20 nodes | Magnetic edge-flux degrees of freedom (AZ) at each midside node; electric potential/voltage drop or time-integrated electric potential/voltage drop (VOLT) at each node. Electromotive force or time-integrated electromotive force (EMF) at each node | -- | |
| SOLID237 | Tetrahedral, 10 nodes | Magnetic edge-flux (AZ) at each midside node; electric potential/voltage drop or time-integrated electric potential/voltage drop (VOLT) at each node. Electromotive force or time-integrated electromotive force (EMF) at each node | -- |
The following examples of an edge-based analysis using the current technology elements are available: