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*SPRING
Data format:
An arbitrary number of lines with 6 values each
NEL JO JE IPRO XLO XDA
Status :
Optional
Purpose :
To define spring elements (3 dof by nodes)
Restriction :
The total number of elements (all types) may not exceed MAXEL. The nodes jo and je must have been previously defined
Details :
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| NEL | identification number of the element |
| JO | origin node of the element |
| JE | end node of the element |
| IPRO | index in the table of elementary mechanical and geometrical properties (previously defined by keyword *SPRINGPRO) |
| XLO | Spring length |
| XDA | axial damping |
Examples :
*SPRING
48 17 41 1 10.0
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The element 48 is a spring connecting node 17 to node 41 with mechanical properties given by the index 1 of *SPRINGPRO previously defined (see curve below).
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The spring length will be equal to 10 meters.
