Separate Shell
This command is used to isolate the shell from the rest of the tank. The command splits the tank mesh in 3 meshes:
the roof
the shell
the bottom plate
The lines that limit the shell and other meshes from the shell are also given as result of this command.
Requirements
To enter the command, a tank project must already exist. If several projects exist, first select the corresponding project in which you want to work.
Notes
If the automatic computation fails it is possible to use other tools. For example:
It is possible to draw lines that delineate the shell from the roof and the bottom plate using Single Breaking Line command (in the Polyline menu), and then run the Separate Shell command with those selected lines.
It is also possible to segregate the different parts with the Meshing \ Constraint Mesh command (in the Mesh menu).
Tips & Tricks
The line that represents the circumference of the bottom plate can be selected and used to launch Differential Settlements command. Afterwards, points will be extracted from this line.
Technical information
Fig. example