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*FRICT
Data format:
An arbitrary number of lines with 4 values each
NEL JO JE IPRO
Status : optional
Purpose :
To define friction elements (3 dof by nodes)
Restriction :
The total number of elements (all types) may not exceed MAXEL (version dependent). Nodes JO and JE must have been previously defined.
Details :
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| NEL | identification number of the element |
| JO | origin node of the element (belongs to the ground) |
| JE | end node of the element (belongs to the structure) |
| IPRO | index in the table of friction properties (previously defined by keyword *FRPRO) |
Example :
*FRICT
10 11 3 1
A friction element 10 is defined between node 11 and node 3. It has the properties defined by index 1 in *FRPRO.
