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Linear constraint equations

A linear multi-point constraint requires that a linear combination of nodal variables is equal to zero; that is, A1uPi+A2uQj++ANuRk=0, where uPi is a nodal variable at node P, degree of freedom i; and the An are coefficients that define the relative motion of the nodes.

In Abaqus/Explicit linear constraint equations can be used only to constrain mechanical degrees of freedom.

The following topics are discussed:

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