ProductsAbaqus/StandardAbaqus/Explicit
TypeModel data
LevelPartPart instanceAssembly
Optional parameters
- TYPE
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Set TYPE=ELEMENT (default) to allow the alternative normal definition of elements.
Set TYPE=CONTACT SURFACE to allow the alternative normal definition of contact surfaces in an Abaqus/Standard analysis.
Data lines to define normals for elements (TYPE=ELEMENT)
- First line
Element number or element set label.
Node number or node set label.
First component of normal in global coordinates.
Second component of normal in global coordinates.
Third component of normal in global coordinates.
Repeat this data line as often as necessary to define the normals.
Data lines to define normals for contact surfaces (TYPE=CONTACT SURFACE)
- First line
Master surface name.
Node number or node set label (on master surface).
First component of normal in global coordinates.
Second component of normal in global coordinates.
Third component of normal in global coordinates.
Repeat this data line as often as necessary to define the normals.