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*RIGIBODY
Data format:
A single line with 2 values followed by an arbitrary number of lines comprising 1 to 20 values
NUMBOD MASTER IEL_1 ... IEL_N
Status :
Conditionally required (external forces computation)
Purpose :
To define a rigid body as a set of elements
Details :
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| NUMBOD | Identification number of the rigid body |
| MASTER | Identification number of the master node (see keyword *SLAVE). Must have been previously defined |
| IEL_1 ... IEL_N | Identification numbers of the elements in the rigid body NUMBOD. Must have been previously defined |
Notes :
- All the nodes belonging to the rigid body are directly slave to MASTER.
