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*ADJUSTW
Data format :
A single line with a minimum of 5 values. The line may be continued using the & character.
APPWINI APPWFIN NB_ETAP NB_GRP IGR1 IGRI
Status :
Optional
Purpose :
To adjust the apparent weight of elements during quasi-static steps (before a dynamic analysis)
Details :
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| APPWINI | Initial apparent weight of elements of groups IGR1, IGRI |
| APPWFIN | Final apparent weight of elements of groups IGR1, IGRI |
| NB_ETAP | Number of quasi-static steps to modify the apparent weight |
| NB_GRP | Number of involved groups |
| IGR1 ... IGRI | List of involved groups |
Restrictions :
The selected elements must be previously defined. All elements have the same initial apparent weight
Note
If several ADJUSTW are defined, the number of steps to modify the elements apparent weight is the maximum of the NB_ETAP defined in the different keywords. During all quasi-static steps, the convergence is ensured even if convergence criteria are not respected.
Example :
*ADJUSTW
100 500 20 2 1 2
Elements of groups 1 and 2 have an initial apparent weight of 100N/m. This apparent weight will be adjusted to 500N/m during 20 steps.
