Shell-solid connection

A fictitious element with a zero volume representing a mechanical connection of a semi-loof element $(\mathtt{ITE}=61)$ and a solid element $(\mathtt{ITE}=55$ or $56).$

; description of the connector element in the file name.i1 CN T INDF E IE IE$_1$ ID$_1$ IE$_2$ ID$_2$

$\mathtt{INDF}$	connection type identification number
	$=-2$	edge connection
	$=-3$	face connection
$\mathtt{IE}$	global index of the connector element
$\mathtt{IE}_1$	global index of the semi-loof element
$\mathtt{ID}_1$	local edge index of the semi-loof element
$\mathtt{IE}_2$	global index of the solid element
$\mathtt{ID}_2$	local edge or face index of the solid element

Note
The index of the connector element must be greater than the index of the connected semi-loof element.

Note
The connected face of the pentahedron or hexahedron must be quadrilateral with all eight nodes defined.