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*PULLEY
Data format:
An arbitrary number of lines with 6 values each
NEL J1 J2 J3 IPRO
Status :
Optional
Purpose :
To define pulley elements 3 nodes element (3 dof by nodes)
Restrictions :
The nodes j1, j2 and j3 must have been previously defined
Details :
Parameter | Description |
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NEL | identification number of the element |
J1 | origin node of the element |
J2 | central node of the element |
J3 | end node of the element |
IPRO | index in the table of elementary mechanical and geometrical properties (previously defined by keyword *PULLEYPRO) |
Example :
*PULLEY
5 11 12 13 2
The element 5 is a pulley going from node 11 to node 13 with mechanical properties given by the index 2 of *PULLEYPRO