/XELEM
Block Format Keyword Describes the multi-strand element. It could be use with /PROP/TYPE28 (NSTRAND) , and it could be used for belt modelization by taking nodes upon the dummy.
Format
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) | (7) | (8) | (9) | (10) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| /XELEM/part_ID | |||||||||
| elem_ID | grnd_ID | ||||||||
Definitions
| Field | Contents | SI Unit Example |
|---|---|---|
| part_ID | Part identifier of the
multi-strand (Integer, maximum 10 digits) |
|
| elem_ID | Element
identifier (Integer) |
|
| grnd_ID | Ordered node group
identifier (Integer) |
Comments
- The ID must be unique in each element family, but it is advised for each element type to have a unique element ID in the global model.
- Nodes define a line from the first to the final node of the group.
- The grnd_ID must be defined with the keyword /GRNOD.
- The grnd_ID input is obligatory. The element will only be composed of the nodes belonging to
a node group.
Figure 1.