Can anyone tell me what error 45E is and how to rectify it?

"ERROR 45E 160-170 Node 160 already exists at the BEND NEAR POINT on element 160 to 170. Do not try to respecify."


Aminu

hello maminu
delete bend and after that again define the elbow in same node
your problem will be resolved .


regards
pinky in stress

This problem can arise if you define a bend with a straight length sufficiently long enough to permit CAESAR II to include the "mid-point" and "zero-point" in the model. Then later, if you go back and shorten the straight length, the "From Node" and the "zero-point" are on top of one another.

And also dont forget to specify the bend properties, single flange or double flange. =)

Thanks a lot guys and gals. The problem is fixed now.