Meshing & connection issues for a beam/line solid

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The discussion centers on issues encountered during a static structural analysis in Ansys Workbench, specifically related to meshing beam reinforcements and a solid block. The user experienced a warning about an ill-conditioned matrix, likely due to unconnected geometries or improper material properties. Attempts to connect the beam and solid using Share Topology were unsuccessful, and a Modal Analysis resulted in a zero frequency outcome. The user seeks guidance on resolving these connection and meshing issues. Clarification is also requested regarding the rationale behind using the reinforcement method for the simulation.
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I designed two geometries (one for beam/line reinforcements and other second for a solid block shown below) in Ansys workbench spaceclaim for static structural analysis.
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In Ansys workbench Mechanical, I got a weird mesh for the reinforcements which I modeled as beam in Spaceclaim (shown below in the first image). The mesh looked ok for the block (shown below in the second image along with the reinforcements).
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I converted the beam elements to Link180 via APDL command. I ran the model but I had the following error,

A solver pivot warning or error has been detected in the UX degree of freedom of node 7206 located in Design2\Beam (Circle). This is usually a result of an ill conditioned matrix possibly due to unreasonable material properties, an under constrained model, or contact related issues. Check results carefully. You may select the offending object and/or geometry via RMB on this warning in the Messages window.

I think the geometry of reinforcement (beam/line) and block (solid) are not connected. I also tried Share Topology to connect node-to-node but still the problem is present. I also ran the Modal Analysis and I had the zero frequency result.

Can someone please guide me on this issue?
 

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Why are you trying the mesh "reinforcement" method in the first place? What kind of simulation are you attempting?
 
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