/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

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/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

  1. 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.
  2. Nodes define a line from the first to the final node of the group.
  3. The grnd_ID must be defined with the keyword /GRNOD.
  4. The grnd_ID input is obligatory. The element will only be composed of the nodes belonging to a node group.

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    Figure 1.