# Mesh-independent fasteners

 The mesh-independent fastener capability: is a convenient method to define a point-to-point connection between two or more surfaces such as a spot weld or rivet connection; uses spatial coordinates of fastener locations to define point-to-point connections independent of underlying meshes; combines either connector elements or BEAMMPCs with distributing coupling constraints to provide a connection that can be located anywhere between two or more surfaces regardless of the mesh refinement or location of nodes on each surface; can be used to connect both deformable and rigid element-based surfaces; can model either rigid, elastic, or inelastic connections with failure by using the generality of connector behavior definitions; and is available only in three dimensions. The following topics are discussed:
 Related Topics Coupling constraints In Other Guides About surfaces Connector elements *FASTENER *FASTENER PROPERTY About fasteners

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