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*INACONT
Data format:
An arbitrary number of lines comprising 4 values.
IGR1 IGR2 ISTEP TIME
Status:
Optional.
Purpose:
To inactivate contact during a simulation.
Restriction:
A contact between the two groups IGR1 and IGR2 must have been previously defined.
Details:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| IGR1 | First Group of elements to defined the contact |
| IGR2 | Second group of elements |
| ISTEP | Static step where contact becomes inactive |
| TIME | Time step where contact becomes inactive |
Note
ISTEP and TIME cannot be both non-zero. If ISTEP=0 and TIME=0, the keyword does not do anything, the contact is not deactivated.
