How to define ABAQUS keywords in ANSA ANSA v13.

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Guide to define Abaqus keywords in ANSA
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GENERAL REMARKS

1. How to determine parameters of keywords specified with names.

Generally in ANSA, the names of such parameters can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of all cards that
the names have meaning.

For instance, the name of NAME parameter of

*AMPLITUDE keyword can be specified through
the ‘NAME’ field as shown in the figure at the left
side.

Then, the result that is taken during output (in *.inp file):
*AMPLITUDE, NAME=TIME_MAGNITUDE, DEFINITION=TABULAR, SMOOTH=.25,
VALUE=RELATIVE, TIME=STEP TIME
.0, .0, 1, 1.

In order that the ID of the specified entity is needed

to be written in the name, activate the ‘Preserve
Ids in Names’ flag of “ABAQUS Output
Parameters” window during output. The general
format of the name in such a case will be: NAME=
(default prefix)(ID);(name).

The prefixes of the keywords that ANSA supports are listed in ANSA.defaults file:
# ABAQUS names' prefix library
# Leave lines in comments, for ANSA to assign default prefixes.
#
# Abaqus.NamePrefix AMPLITUDE = A
# Abaqus.NamePrefix BEAM_SECTION = P

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# Abaqus.NamePrefix COHESIVE_SECTION = P
# Abaqus.NamePrefix CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR = M
# Abaqus.NamePrefix CONNECTOR_DERIVED_COMPONENT = D
# Abaqus.NamePrefix CONNECTOR_DERIVED_COMPONENT (MatDB) = D
# Abaqus.NamePrefix CONNECTOR_SECTION = P
# Abaqus.NamePrefix CONTACT_CLEARANCE = CL
# Abaqus.NamePrefix CONTACT_PAIR = T
# Abaqus.NamePrefix CONTINUUM_SHELL_SECTION = P
# Abaqus.NamePrefix COUPLING = C
# Abaqus.NamePrefix CUTTING_SURFACE = C
# Abaqus.NamePrefix DASHPOT_PROP = P
# Abaqus.NamePrefix FASTENER_PROPERTY = P
# Abaqus.NamePrefix FILTER = F
# Abaqus.NamePrefix FLUID BEHAVIOR = M
# Abaqus.NamePrefix FLUID CAVITY = FC
# Abaqus.NamePrefix FLUID EXCHANGE = FE
# Abaqus.NamePrefix FLUID EXCHANGE ACTIVATION =
# Abaqus.NamePrefix FLUID EXCHANGE PROPERTY = FEP
# Abaqus.NamePrefix FLUID INFLATOR = FI
# Abaqus.NamePrefix FLUID INFLATOR PROPERTY = FEP
# Abaqus.NamePrefix GAP_PROP = P
# Abaqus.NamePrefix GASKET BEHAVIOR = M
# Abaqus.NamePrefix GASKET_SECTION = P
# Abaqus.NamePrefix INTERACTION_OUTPUT = I
# Abaqus.NamePrefix JOINT_PROP = P
# Abaqus.NamePrefix LOAD CASE =
# Abaqus.NamePrefix MATERIAL = M
# Abaqus.NamePrefix ORIENTATION_C = O
# Abaqus.NamePrefix ORIENTATION_NODES_C = O
# Abaqus.NamePrefix ORIENTATION_NODES_DYN = O
# Abaqus.NamePrefix ORIENTATION_NODES_R = O
# Abaqus.NamePrefix ORIENTATION_NODES_S = O
# Abaqus.NamePrefix ORIENTATION_R = O
# Abaqus.NamePrefix ORIENTATION_S = O
# Abaqus.NamePrefix SECTION_CONTROL = C
# Abaqus.NamePrefix SET =
# Abaqus.NamePrefix SHELL_SECTION = P
# Abaqus.NamePrefix SOLID_SECTION = P
# Abaqus.NamePrefix SPRING_PROP = P
# Abaqus.NamePrefix STEP =
# Abaqus.NamePrefix SURFACE = S
# Abaqus.NamePrefix SURFACE_INTERACTION = I
# Abaqus.NamePrefix SURFACE_SECTION = P
# Abaqus.NamePrefix TRUSS_PROP = P
Thus for the above example, the NAME of *AMPLITUDE will have the following format during output:
*AMPLITUDE, NAME=A1;TIME_MAGNITUDE, DEFINITION=TABULAR, SMOOTH=.25,
VALUE=RELATIVE, TIME=STEP TIME
.0, .0, 1., 1.
The user is able to give own prefixes if un-comment the desired Abaqus.NamePrefixes (remove the # symbol at
the start of the line) and type any name after equal symbol of each Abaqus.NamePrefix (up to four characters
can be specified). In example:
# ABAQUS names' prefix library
# Leave lines in comments, for ANSA to assign default prefixes.
Abaqus.NamePrefix AMPLITUDE = TIMG.
In this case, the name of NAME parameter will have the following format during output (have in mind that
‘Preserve Ids in Names’ flag of “ABAQUS Output Parameters” window should be active):

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*AMPLITUDE, NAME=TIMG1;TIME_MAGNITUDE, DEFINITION=TABULAR, SMOOTH=.25,

VALUE=RELATIVE, TIME=STEP TIME
.0, .0, 1., 1.

In cases it is not desired to assign prefixes in some entities, uncomment and leave them blank.
In example:

# ABAQUS names' prefix library

# Leave lines in comments, for ANSA to assign default prefixes.
Abaqus.NamePrefix AMPLITUDE =
Abaqus.NamePrefix BEAM_SECTION =

Then during output:

*AMPLITUDE, NAME=(just the name specified in the card)

*BEAM SECTION, ELSET=(just the name specified in the beam section card).

NOTES:

ANSA should be reopened so as to read any change in ANSA.defaults file.

In case there are prefixes defined in more than one ANSA.defaults file (ANSA_HOME, HOME or Current
directory) in order to avoid overwriting the prefixes the user can un-comment the “Abaqus.NamePrefix
Lock_current_state = true” line (just after the prefixes) in order to guide ANSA to not alter the already read
prefixes in case other prefixes will be read from other ANSA.defaults file(s).

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2. Defining non-linear material properties (as a function of temperature) in tabular forms.

The non-linear material properties can be defined almost with the same way for all material properties inside
ANSA. The steps that should be followed are:

2.1 Set ‘DEP’ pull down menu of each material

property to YES. In example, set DEP option of 1
*DENSITY to YES as shown in the figure at the
right side.

2.2 Press the ‘?’ key in ‘DATA TABLE’ field that

appears.
2
?

2.3 Create a new table by pressing the corresponding

button (NEW>DATA TABLE) in “DATA TABLE 3
HELP” card that opens.

2.4 Specify the values in i-columns and j-rows (as many

as needed) and press OK to declare the definition. 4

For *DENSITY option two columns are needed.

The values in the first column are considered as the Density T emperature values
density values and in the second column the
temperature values.

2.5 Double click on it to appear its ID in ‘DATA

TABLE’ field. 5

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NOTES:

Each row implies one data line during output.

The values of each property are specified in each column. The temperature values are always specified in the
last column of the table.

3. Fix operations for pyramid elements created inside ANSA.

The volume meshing can be implemented by using

any function (mainly any algorithm of MESHV)
located in VOLUMEs group of MESH menu. In
many cases, when quads exist in the surface mesh
of the volume pyramid elements are automatically
generated during volume meshing. The created
pyramids can be fixed either by using
CHECK>PYARAMIDS function (ABAQUS deck)
or by activating the ‘Split Pyramid in Tetras’ flag
during output (“ABAQUS Output Parameters”
window).

3.1 The PYRAMIDS check.

CHECK

-----------------
- PYRAMIDS

Activating this function (D.UTIL menu) all detected

pyramid elements in the visible model appear as
errors (coloured in red) in “Checks” list that opens.

Select ‘Fix’ option in the pull down menu that

appears, when pressing the right mouse button on it,
to split pyramids into tetras.

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The result is also displayed on the screen.

3.2 The ‘Split Pyramid in Tetras’ flag.

Activating this flag the identified pyramids

according to the mode of the Output
(All/Model/Visible) are automatically split into
tetras during output.

A relative warning message is also reported in the

TEXT widow whether pyramids are detected in the
model during output.

The result is presented in the current input file

(*.inp).

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4. Usage of ANSA tooltips and function finder for any ABAQUS keyword and subsequent parameters
identification.

4.1 Tooltips

The tooltips are very useful in order to understand

which is the usage of the fields and menus inside a
card. For instance the card in the right figure shows
all parameters concerning the *BOUNDARY
keyword. If putting the mouse cursor upon a field
or menu, detailed information will appear. The
information is written in the same manner as in
ABAQUS keywords reference manual and so the
user is not needed to switch to ABAQUS manual.
In this case if putting the cursor on OP menu, all
details of OP parameter are introduced. Thus,
tooltips are useful to identify easily and fast the
keywords and subsequent parameters.

4.2 Function Finder

In each of the following supported keywords, they

are described all possible ways to create the
keyword. Due to the fact that the user may be not
familiar with ANSA interface, the Function Finder
can be used in order to activate a function. In
example, the user wants to define the
*AMPLITUDE keyword. If going to the Created
by section of this keyword, there is one main way
to define it and this is through
AUXILIARIES>AMPLTD function. Since it
requires more time to find the function in ANSA
interface it is better to press Ctrl+F keys (default
short-cut) or MENUBAR>Windows>Function
Finder to open Function Finder window, then write
the function (as shown in the figure) and finally
Enter to activate it.

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5. Orientation of Surfaces

All “orientable” elements (e.g. Shell, Gasket, Continuum Shell, etc) and the respective Properties contained
in SETs, can be given a particular Orientation (SPOS / SNEG). This is a characteristic of the Set and can be
assigned per contained entity, i.e a Shell property defined as Oriented= SPOS in one Set can be
Oriented=SNEG in a different Set. Also two Properties in a Set can have different Orientation.

The orientation of the exported surface, based on the Set (Output as surface), is specified either by the
“ORIENTATION” type or by the Entity's Orientation that is now available.

In order to define the orientation on a set's contained entity:

- Open the SET management window and click on Set's contents that need to specify Orientation.

- The Database Browser List with these entities (e.g. Properties) appear with the Column “Oriented”. This
appears as an option within the Entity's card as well. However, the field/column becomes available only
through the Set management.

- Using Quick Modify you can change the field directly in the list.

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- The Entities assigned orientation are listed under the ORIENTED section

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Keyword *AMPLITUDE

Created by AUXILIARIES>AMPLTD>NEW.

Pressing the ‘?’ key in ‘AMP’, ‘AMPLITUDE’ and ‘FILM AMPL’ fields of any “BOUNDARY”,
“LOAD” and “TEMPERATURE” card. Then, “AMPLITUDE” card opens and any amplitude can
be defined by clicking the NEW button.

Remarks The NAME parameter can be specified through the ‘NAME’ field (behind the 'ID' field) of
“AMPLITUDE” card. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of NAME
parameter.

The INPUT parameter is not supported. However, there is an alternative way by reading the data
lines from a file by clicking the 'Read' button through “AMPLITUDE” card and choosing the
particular file from the “Open” window.

The SCALEX, SCALEY, SHIFTX and SHIFTY parameters are exported only if 'Output Format'
menu is switched to 6.7 or 6.8 during output.

Keyword *AXIAL

Created by Using MENUBAR>Windows>Properties>NEW>BEAM, switching TYPE_ to GENERAL

SECTION, SECTION to NONLINEAR SECTION and setting ‘*AXIAL’ to YES.

Remarks Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “BEAM SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE
[BEAM SECTION]” card) so as the specific *AXIAL option to be written to the output file (.inp).

Switch 'AX behavior' to ELASTIC and 'AX variation' to LINEAR to define the corresponding
options.

All the properties (stiffness, axial force, strain etc.) are given in a tabular form through ‘AX D.
TABLE’ field (Press the ‘?’ key in ‘AX D. TABLE’ field to define the corresponding table, if
LINEAR option is specified the above field appears by setting AX DEP option to YES).

DEPENDENCIES parameter is supported if the data table defined in above manner contains other
columns after the 'Temperature' one. The number of these columns (var(i)) determines the number
of DEPEDENCIES parameter.

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Keyword *BEAM GENERAL SECTION

Created by Using MENUBAR>Windows>Properties>NEW>BEAM and switching to GENERAL SECTION

‘TYPE_’ through the “BEAM SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE [BEAM SECTION]” card.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of “BEAM SECTION &
ELEMENT TYPE [BEAM SECTION]” card. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine
the name of ELSET parameter.

The sectoral moment G0 and warping constant Gw are available only when B31OS or B310SH
element types are chosen from “BEAM SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE [BEAM SECTION]”
card.

Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “BEAM SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE
[BEAM SECTION]” card) so as the specific *BEAM GENERAL SECTION option to be written
to the output file (.inp).

Keyword *BEAM SECTION

Created by Using MENUBAR>Windows>Properties>NEW>BEAM and switching to SECTION ‘TYPE_’

through the “BEAM SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE [BEAM SECTION]” card.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of “BEAM SECTION &
ELEMENT TYPE [BEAM SECTION]” card. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine
the name of ELSET and MATERIAL parameters.

Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “BEAM SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE
[BEAM SECTION]” card) so as the specific *BEAM SECTION option to be written to the output
file (.inp).

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Keyword *BIAXIAL TEST DATA

Created by Follow the steps below to define this keyword:

1. Use MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL.

2. a) Switch to HYPERELASTIC ‘Elasticity’ (“MATERIAL [MATERIAL]” card) and set

‘*HYPERELASTIC’ option to YES.

b) Switch to HYPERFOAM ‘Elasticity' and set '*HYPERFOAM’ option to YES.

c) Switch to HYPERFOAM or HYPERELASTIC ‘Elasticity’, set ‘*HYPERFOAM’ or

‘*HYPERELASTIC’ options to YES and then ‘*MULLINS EFFECT’=YES.

3. Set ‘TEST DATA INPUT’ option to YES.

4. Set ‘*BIAXIAL’ option to YES.

5. Press ‘?’ key in the respective ‘TEST DATA’ field for a tabular definition of the stress-strain
data.

Remarks Each row of the specified data table implies one data line during output.
Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “MATERIAL [MATERIAL]” card) so as the
specific *BIAXIAL TEST DATA option to be written to the output file (.inp).

Keyword *BLOCKAGE

Created by Follow the steps below:

1. Use AUXILIARIES>S.INTER>INFO>NEW to create a new surface interaction.

2. Set to YES the ‘*BLOCKAGE’ option.

3. Press OK in “SURFACE INTERACTION/CONTACT PROPERTIES

[SURFACE_INTERACTION]” card to declare the definition.

Remarks

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Keyword *BOUNDARY

Created by BOUNDARY>BOUNDARY>Node.

BOUNDARY>BOUNDARY>Set.

Remarks See GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of AMPLITUDE parameter as well as the
node set names.

If 'Boundary' flag into ‘RESET’ region of “STEP” card is active, all *BOUNDARY options in this
step acquire OP=NEW parameter.

Up to 16 degrees of freedom are supported. The dofs are specified in DOF field of “*BOUNDARY
[BOUNDARY]” card. The values should be given in format 123456789 for up to 9 dof and
separated by comma when greater than 9 is needed e.g. 1,2,3,11.

Keyword *BRITTLE CRACKING

Created by MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL, switching 'Plasticity' to BRITTLE

CRACKING and then *BRITTLE CRACKING to YES (the stress-strain-temperature data lines are
defined in a tabular form).

Remarks The temperature values may be specified only if ‘DEP’ parameter is set to YES. They are
introduced in the last column (Press the ‘?’ key in ‘DATA TABLE’ field to define the
corresponding table). DEPENDENCIES parameter is supported if the data table defined in above
manner contains other columns after the 'Temperature' one. The number of these columns (var(i))
determines the number of DEPEDENCIES parameter.

Since the above keyword is valid only for a Abaqus/Explicit analysis in order to output the
'Abaqus/Explicit output' flag of Other Options section of Miscellaneous tab should be activated
during output (ABAQUS Output Parameters window). If *DYNAMIC, EXPLICIT ANALYSIS is
selected from STEP card (AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW) then the above flag is automatically
activated.

Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “MATERIAL [MATERIAL]” card) so as the
specific *BRITTLE CRACKING option to be written to the output file (.inp).

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Keyword *BRITTLE FAILURE

Created by MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL, switching 'Plasticity' to BRITTLE

CRACKING, then *BRITTLE CRACKING to YES and finally *BRITTLE FAILURE to YES.

Remarks The temperature values may be specified only if ‘DEP’ parameter is set to YES. They are
introduced in the last column (Press the ‘?’ key in ‘DATA TABLE’ field to define the
corresponding table). DEPENDENCIES parameter is supported if the data table defined in above
manner contains other columns after the 'Temperature' one. The number of these columns (var(i))
determines the number of DEPEDENCIES parameter.

Since the above keyword is valid only for a Abaqus/Explicit analysis in order to output the
'Abaqus/Explicit output' flag of Other Options section of Miscellaneous tab should be activated
during output (ABAQUS Output Parameters window). If *DYNAMIC, EXPLICIT ANALYSIS is
selected from STEP card (AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW) then the above flag is automatically
activated.

Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “MATERIAL [MATERIAL]” card) so as the
specific *BRITTLE FAILURE option to be written to the output file (.inp).

Keyword *BRITTLE SHEAR

Created by MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL, switching 'Plasticity' to BRITTLE

CRACKING, then *BRITTLE CRACKING to YES and finally *BRITTLE SHEAR to YES.

Remarks The temperature values may be specified only if ‘DEP’ parameter is set to YES. They are
introduced in the last column (Press the ‘?’ key in ‘DATA TABLE’ field to define the
corresponding table). DEPENDENCIES parameter is supported if the data table defined in above
manner contains other columns after the 'Temperature' one. The number of these columns (var(i))
determines the number of DEPEDENCIES parameter.

Since the above keyword is valid only for a Abaqus/Explicit analysis in order to output the
'Abaqus/Explicit output' flag of Other Options section of Miscellaneous tab should be activated
during output (ABAQUS Output Parameters window). If *DYNAMIC, EXPLICIT ANALYSIS is
selected from STEP card (AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW) then the above flag is automatically
activated.

Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “MATERIAL [MATERIAL]” card) so as the
specific *BRITTLE SHEAR option to be written to the output file (.inp).

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Keyword *BUCKLE

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW and selecting the *BUCKLE option into the pull down menu
of ‘ANALYSIS’ section.

Remarks Left-click on the ‘Parameters’ button to choose the eigensolver type if desired.

Keyword *BULK VISCOSITY

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW , pressing ‘*BULK VISCOSITY’ button located in

‘ANALYSIS’ section and typing values in B1 or/and B2 fields.

Remarks Switch ANAYSIS to DYNAMIC, EXPLICIT in order to make active *BULK VISCOCITY button
(the keyword is valid only in an Abaqus/Explicit analysis).

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Keyword *CAPACITY

Created by MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>FLUID BEHAVIOR and switching *CAPACITY to

YES.

Remarks Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “FLUID BEHAVIOR [FLUID BEHAVIOR]”
card) so as the specific *CAPACITY option to be written to the output file (.inp).

The temperature values may be specified only if ‘DEP’ parameter is set to YES. They are
introduced in the last column (Press the ‘?’ key in ‘DATA TABLE’ field to define the
corresponding table). DEPENDENCIES parameter is supported if the data table defined in above
manner contains other columns after the 'Temperature' one. The number of these columns (var(i))
determines the number of DEPEDENCIES parameter.

Keyword *CAST IRON COMPRESSION HARDENING

Created by MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL, switching 'Plasticity' to CAST IRON

PLASTICITY, then *CAST IRON PLASTICITY to YES, *CAST IRON COMPRESSION
HARDENING to YES and typing '?' key in TEST DATA field to select an existing data table or
create a new one (the stress-strain-temperature data lines are defined in a tabular form).
DEPENDENCIES parameter is supported if the data table defined in above manner contains other
columns after the 'Temperature' one. The number of these columns (var(i)) determines the number
of DEPEDENCIES parameter.

Remarks Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “MATERIAL [MATERIAL]” card) so as the
specific *CAST IRON COMPRESSION HARDENING option to be written to the output file
(.inp).

Keyword *CAST IRON PLASTICITY

Created by MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL, switching 'Plasticity' to CAST IRON

PLASTICITY and then *CAST IRON PLASTICITY to YES.

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Remarks Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “MATERIAL [MATERIAL]” card) so as the
specific *CAST IRON PLASTICITY option to be written to the output file (.inp).

The temperature values may be specified only if ‘DEP’ parameter is set to YES. They are
introduced in the last column (Press the ‘?’ key in ‘TEST DATA’ field to define the corresponding
table). DEPENDENCIES parameter is supported if the data table defined in above manner contains
other columns after the 'Temperature' one. The number of these columns (var(i)) determines the
number of DEPEDENCIES parameter.

Keyword *CAST IRON TENSION-HARDENING

Created by MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL, switching 'Plasticity' to CAST IRON

PLASTICITY, then *CAST IRON PLASTICITY to YES, *CAST IRON TENSION-HARDENING
to YES and typing '?' key in TEST DATA field to select an existing data table or create a new one
(the stress-strain-temperature data lines are defined in a tabular form). DEPENDENCIES parameter
is supported if the data table defined in above manner contains other columns after the
'Temperature' one. The number of these columns (var(i)) determines the number of
DEPEDENCIES parameter.

Remarks Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “MATERIAL [MATERIAL]” card) so as the
specific *CAST IRON TENSION- HARDENING option to be written to the output file (.inp).

Keyword *CENTROID

Created by Using MENUBAR>Windows>Properties>NEW>BEAM and setting ‘*CENTROID’ option to

YES, having selected the GENERAL SECTION ‘TYPE’ and GENERAL ‘SECTION’ (“BEAM
SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE [BEAM SECTION]” card).

Remarks

Keyword *CFLUX

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Created by LOADs>CFLUX>Node.

LOADs>CFLUX>Set.

Remarks See GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of AMPLITUDE parameter as well as the
node set names.

Up to 13 degrees of freedom may be specified.

If ‘Cflux’ flag into ‘RESET’ region of “STEP” card is active, all *CFLUX options in this step
acquire OP=NEW parameter.

Keyword *CLEARANCE

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>CONTACT>INFO>NEW>CONTACT, and setting to YES the

‘*CLEARANCE’ option (provided SMALL SLIDING=YES) while CONTACT PAIR ‘TYPE’ has
been selected (“*CONTACT DEFINITION [CONTACT PAIR]” card).

Remarks Set 'by' menu to VALUE or TABULAR to define VALUE and TABULAR parameters respectively.
In addition if by=TABULAR press CLEARANCE TABULAR DATA button (located at bottom of
“*CONTACT DEFINITION [CONTACT PAIR]” card) to define the relative parameters
accordingly. Specifically set BOLT to YES to define BOLT parameter, set either 'by' to NODE to
pick a node from screen through NODE field or to SET to select a node set through SET field and
click Insert button to declare the definition (repeat the action to define data lines for different node
or node set).

INPUT parameter is supported only during input.

See GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the names of SLAVE and MASTER parameters.

Keyword *CLOAD

Created by LOADs>CLOAD>Node.

LOADs>CLOAD>Set.

LOADs>CLOAD>Dstr.

Remarks See GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of AMPLITUDE parameter as well as the
node set names.

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If ‘Cload’ flag into ‘RESET’ region of “STEP” card is active, all *CLOAD options in this step
acquire OP=NEW parameter.

Keyword *COHESIVE BEHAVIOR

Created by Follow the steps below:

1. Use AUXILIARIES>S.INTER>INFO>NEW to create a new surface interaction.

2. Set to YES the ‘*COHESIVE BEHAVIOR’ option.

3. Press OK in “SURFACE INTERACTION/CONTACT PROPERTIES

[SURFACE_INTERACTION]” card to declare the definition.

Remarks Set ‘DEP’ option to YES and press the ‘?’ key in ‘D.TABLE’ field so as to specify the elastic
behaviour as a function of temperature.

The keyword can be output provided that the 'Output Format' option is switched to 6.8 (ABAQUS
Output Parameters window).

Keyword *COHESIVE SECTION

Created by MENUBAR>Windows>Properties>NEW>COHESIVE.

Remarks See GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the names of ELSET, MATERIAL, CONTROLS
and ORIENTATION parameters.

Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “COHESIVE SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE
[COHESIVE_SECTION]” card) so as the specific *COHESIVE SECTION option to be written to
the output file (.inp).

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Keyword *COMBINED TEST DATA

Created by Follow the steps below to define this keyword:

1. Use MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL.

2. Set ‘*VISCOELASTIC’ option to YES, FREQ/TIME=TIME and TIME=CREEP TEST

DATA or RELAXATION TEST DATA.

3. Set ‘*COMBINED’ option to YES.

4. Press ‘?’ key in the respective ‘TEST DATA’ field for a tabular definition of the
compliance or modulus-time data.

Remarks Each row of the specified data table implies one data line during output
Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “MATERIAL [MATERIAL]” card) so as the
specific *COMBINED TEST DATA option to be written to the output file (.inp).

Keyword *CONDUCTIVITY

Created by Using MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL and setting to YES the

‘*CONDUCTIVITY’ option.

Remarks Set ‘DEP’ option to YES and press the ‘?’ key in ‘DATA TABLE’ field so as to specify the thermal
conductivity as a function of temperature. For TYPE=ISO a table with 2 columns, for TYPE =
ORTHO a table with 4 columns and for TYPE=ANISO a table with 7 columns should be defined.
DEPENDENCIES parameter is supported if the data table defined in above manner contains other
columns after the 'Temperature' one. The number of these columns (var(i)) determines the number
of DEPEDENCIES parameter.

Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “MATERIAL [MATERIAL]” card) so as the
specific *CONDUCTIVITY option to be written to the output file (.inp).

Keyword *CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR

Created by MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR.

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Remarks Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR [CONNECTOR
BEHAVIOR]” card) so as the specific *CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR option to be written to the
output file (.inp). In order to avoid the above, activate either the 'set default' or 'set default for
prop=CONNECTOR_SECTION' options of an already existing CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR in
MATDB. Then when creating a new CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR or a CONNECTOR SECTION
respectively, this will take the properties of the CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR in MATDB and the
DEFINED=YES automatically.

The NAME parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of “CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR
[CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR]” card. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name
of NAME parameter.

Keyword *CONNECTOR CONSTITUVE REFERENCE

Created by Using MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR and setting to YES

the’*CONSTITUTIVE REFERENCE’ option.

Remarks The reference lengths and angles can be defined through ‘CNRF>data’ field (press ‘?’ key and then
the NEW button in “CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR ATTRIBUTE” card to specify the corresponding
fields of the lengths and angles).

Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR [CONNECTOR
BEHAVIOR]” card) so as the specific *CONNECTOR CONSTITUTIVE REFERENCE option to
be written to the output file (.inp).

Keyword *CONNECTOR DAMAGE EVOLUTION

Created by Using MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR and setting to YES

the ‘*DAMAGE INITIATION’ option.

Remarks The attributes of the *CONNECTOR DAMAGE EVOLUTION can be defined through ‘DI>data’
field (press ‘?’ key and then the NEW button in “CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR ATTRIBUTE” card).
if DI>comp=YES then activate one of the COMP of *DAMAGE INITIATION to define
*DAMAGE EVOLUTION (“*CONNECTOR DAMAGE INITIATION” card).

The temperature values may be specified only if ‘DEP’ parameter is set to YES. They are
introduced in the last column in each selected ‘TYPE’ and ‘SOFTENING’ respectively (Press the
‘?’ key in ‘DATA TABLE’ field to define the corresponding table). DEPENDENCIES parameter is
supported if the data table defined in above manner contains other columns after the 'Temperature'
one. The number of these columns (var(i)) determines the number of DEPEDENCIES parameter.

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Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR [CONNECTOR
BEHAVIOR]” card) so as the specific *CONNECTOR DAMAGE EVOLUTION option to be
written to the output file (.inp).

Keyword *CONNECTOR DAMAGE INITIATION

Created by Using MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR and setting to YES

the ‘*DAMAGE INITIATION’ option.

Remarks Switch to YES or NO the ‘DI>comp’ option to include or not the COMPONENT parameter.

The attributes of the *CONNECTOR DAMAGE INITIATION can be defined through ‘DI>data’
field (press ‘?’ key and then the NEW button in “CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR ATTRIBUTE” card).

The temperature values may be specified only if ‘DEP’ parameter is set to YES. They are
introduced in the last column in each selected ‘CRITERION’ respectively (Press the '?' key in
‘DATA TABLE’ field to define the corresponding table). DEPENDENCIES parameter is supported
if the data table defined in above manner contains other columns after the 'Temperature' one. The
number of these columns (var(i)) determines the number of DEPEDENCIES parameter.

Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR [CONNECTOR
BEHAVIOR]” card) so as the specific *CONNECTOR DAMAGE INITIATION option to be
written to the output file (.inp).

Keyword *CONNECTOR DAMPING

Created by Using MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR and setting to YES

the ‘*DAMPING’ option.

Remarks The attributes of the *CONNECTOR DAMPING can be defined through ‘D>data’ field (press ‘?’
key and then the NEW button in “CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR ATTRIBUTE” card).

The temperature values may be specified only if ‘DEP’ parameter is set to YES. They are
introduced in the last column in each case (Press the ‘?’ key in ‘DATA TABLE’ field to define the
corresponding table). If the 21 damping constants are specified as a function of temperature, the
values should be given in a table with 22-columns. DEPENDENCIES parameter is supported if the
data table defined in above manner contains other columns after the 'Temperature' one. The number
of these columns (var(i)) determines the number of DEPEDENCIES parameter.

Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR [CONNECTOR

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BEHAVIOR]” card) so as the specific *CONNECTOR DAMPING option to be written to the

output file (.inp).

Keyword *CONNECTOR DERIVED COMPONENT

Created by AUXILIARIES>DRV COMP>NEW.

Following the steps below:

1. Use MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR and set to
YES the ‘*DAMAGE INITIATION’ option.
2. Press the ‘?’ key in ‘DI>data’ field (having DI>comp=NO) and then the NEW button in
“CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR ATTRIBUTE” card.
3. Press the ‘?’ key in ‘*POTENTIAL’ field and then the NEW button in “CONNECTOR
BEHAVIOR ATTRIBUTE” card
4. Switch one of the six ‘Comp/Drv’ options to DRV.COMP. and then press the ‘?’ key in
‘drv.comp.’ field.
5. Press the NEW button in “CONNECTOR DERIVED COMPONENT HELP” card.
Follow the same procedure for *DAMAGE EVOLUTION, *FRICTION and *PLASTICITY
options as well.

Remarks The NAME parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of “CONNECTOR DERIVED
COMPONENT [CONNECTOR_DERIVED_ COMPONENT]” card. See also GENERAL
REMARKS how to determine the name of NAME parameter.

The temperature values may be specified only if ‘DEP’ parameter is set to YES. They are
introduced in the last column in each case (Press the ‘?’ key in ‘DATA TABLE’ field to define the
corresponding table). DEPENDENCIES parameter is supported if the data table defined in above
manner contains other columns after the 'Temperature' one. The number of these columns (var(i))
determines the number of DEPEDENCIES parameter.

Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR [CONNECTOR
BEHAVIOR]” card) so as the specific *CONNECTOR DERIVED COMPONENT option to be
written to the output file (.inp).

OPERATOR=MACAULEY SUM is exported only if 'Output Format' menu is switched to 6.7 or

6.8 during output.

Keyword *CONNECTOR ELASTICITY

Created by Using MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR and setting to YES

the ‘*ELASTICITY’ option.

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Remarks
The attributes of the *CONNECTOR ELASTICITY can be defined through ‘EL>data’ field (press
‘?’ key and then the NEW button in “CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR ATTRIBUTE” card).

The temperature values may be specified only if ‘DEP’ parameter is set to YES. They are
introduced in the last column in each case (Press the ‘?’ key in ‘DATA TABLE’ field to define the
corresponding table). If the 21 elasticity constants are specified as a function of temperature, the
values should be given in a table with 22-columns. DEPENDENCIES parameter is supported if the
data table defined in above manner contains other columns after the 'Temperature' one. The number
of these columns (var(i)) determines the number of DEPEDENCIES parameter.

Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR [CONNECTOR
BEHAVIOR]” card) so as the specific *CONNECTOR ELASTISITY option to be written to the
output file (.inp).

Keyword *CONNECTOR FAILURE

Created by Using MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR and setting to YES

the’*FAILURE’ option.

Remarks The attributes of the *CONNECTOR FAILURE can be defined through ‘F>data’ field (press ‘?’
key and then the NEW button in “CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR ATTRIBUTE” card).

Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR [CONNECTOR
BEHAVIOR]” card) so as the specific *CONNECTOR FAILURE option to be written to the output
file (.inp).

Keyword *CONNECTOR FRICTION

Created by Using MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR and setting to YES

the ‘*FRICTION’ option.

Remarks Switch to YES or NO the ‘FR>comp’ option to include or not the COMPONENT parameter.

The attributes of the *CONNECTOR FRICTION can be defined through ‘FR>data’ field (press ‘?’
key and then the NEW button in “CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR ATTRIBUTE” card to specify the
parameters as desired in “CONNECTOR FRICTION [CONNECTOR_BEHAVIOR_ATTRIBUTE]
card).

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The temperature values may be specified only if ‘DEP’ parameter is set to YES (available when
‘PREDEFINED’ option set to NO or ‘FR>comp’ option is set to YES). They are introduced in the
last column in each case (Press the '?' key in ‘DATA TABLE’ field to define the corresponding
table). DEPENDENCIES parameter is supported if the data table defined in above manner contains
other columns after the 'Temperature' one. The number of these columns (var(i)) determines the
number of DEPEDENCIES parameter.

Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR [CONNECTOR
BEHAVIOR]” card) so as the specific *CONNECTOR FRICTION option to be written to the
output file (.inp).

Keyword *CONNECTOR HARDENING

Created by Following the steps below:

1. Use MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR and set to
YES the ‘*PLASTICITY’ option.
2. Press the ‘?’ key in ‘PL>*HARDENING’ field and then the NEW button in
“CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR ATTRIBUTE” card.
3. Specify the parameters as desired (“CONNECTOR HARDENING
[CONNECTOR_BEHAVIOR_ATTRIBUTE] card).

Remarks The temperature values may be specified only if ‘DEP’ parameter is set to YES. They are
introduced in the last column in each case (Press the ‘?’ key in ‘DATA TABLE’ field to define the
corresponding table). DEPENDENCIES parameter is supported if the data table defined in above
manner contains other columns after the 'Temperature' one. The number of these columns (var(i))
determines the number of DEPEDENCIES parameter.

Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR [CONNECTOR
BEHAVIOR]” card) so as the specific *CONNECTOR HARDENING option to be written to the
output file (.inp).

Keyword *CONNECTOR LOAD

Created by LOADs>CONN.LOAD>Element.

LOADs>CONN.LOAD>Set.

Remarks See GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of AMPLITUDE parameter as well as the
element set names.

If ‘Connector Load’ flag into ‘RESET’ region of “STEP” card is active, all *CONNECTOR LOAD
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options in this step acquire OP=NEW parameter.

Keyword *CONNECTOR LOCK

Created by Using MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR and setting to YES

the’*LOCK’ option.

Remarks The attributes of the *CONNECTOR LOCK can be defined through ‘LCK>data’ field (press ‘?’
key and then the NEW button in “CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR ATTRIBUTE” card).

Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR [CONNECTOR
BEHAVIOR]” card) so as the specific *CONNECTOR LOCK option to be written to the output
file (.inp).

Keyword *CONNECTOR MOTION

Created by BOUNDARY>CON.MOTION>Element.

BOUNDARY>CON.MOTION>Set.

Remarks The AMPLITUDE parameter can be specified through ‘AMP’ field (access to the “AMPLITUDE”
card by pressing the ‘?’ key). See GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of
AMPLITUDE parameter as well as the element set names.

If ‘Connector Motion’ flag into ‘RESET’ region of “STEP” card is active, all *CONNECTOR
MOTION options in this step acquire OP=NEW parameter.

Keyword *CONNECTOR PLASTICITY

Created by Using MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR and setting to YES

the ‘*PLASTICITY’ option.

Remarks Switch to YES the ‘PL>comp’ option to include the COMPONENT parameter and select the
connector's component of relative motion for which plasticity behavior is specified through

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‘FR>data’ field (press ‘?’ key and then the NEW button in “CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR
ATTRIBUTE” card).

Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR [CONNECTOR
BEHAVIOR]” card) so as the specific *CONNECTOR PLASTICITY option to be written to the
output file (.inp).

Keyword *CONNECTOR POTENTIAL

Created by Following the steps below:

1. Use MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR and set to
YES the ‘*DAMAGE INITIATION’ option.
2. Press the ‘?’ key in ‘DI>data field (having DI>comp=NO) and then the NEW button in
“CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR ATTRIBUTE” card.
3. Press the ‘?’ key in ‘*POTENTIAL’ field and then the NEW button in “CONNECTOR
BEHAVIOR ATTRIBUTE” card.
Follow the same procedure for *FRICTION and *PLASTICITY options as well.

Following the steps below:

1. Use MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR and set to
YES the ‘*FRICTION’ option.
2. Press the ‘?’ key in ‘FR>*POTENTIAL’ field (having FR>comp=NO) and then the NEW
button in “CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR ATTRIBUTE” card.
Follow the same procedure for *PLASTICITY option as well.

Remarks Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR [CONNECTOR
BEHAVIOR]” card) so as the specific *CONNECTOR POTENTIAL option to be written to the
output file (.inp).

Keyword *CONNECTOR SECTION

Created by MENUBAR>Windows>Properties>NEW>CONNECTOR.

Remarks The ELSET and BEHAVIOR parameters can be specified through the ‘Name’ and ‘MID’ fields of
“*CONNECTOR SECTION [CONNECTOR_ SECTION]” card respectively. See also GENERAL
REMARKS how to determine the names of ELSET, BEHAVIOR, CONTOLS parameters and the
orientation names.

Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “*CONNECTOR SECTION

[CONNECTOR_SECTION]” card) so as the specific *CONNECTOR SECTION option to be

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written to the output file (.inp).

Keyword *CONNECTOR STOP

Created by Using MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR and setting to YES

the’*STOP’ option.

Remarks The attributes of the *CONNECTOR STOP can be defined through ‘STP>data’ field (press ‘?’ key
and then the NEW button in “CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR ATTRIBUTE” card).

Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR [CONNECTOR
BEHAVIOR]” card) so as the specific *CONNECTOR STOP option to be written to the output file
(.inp).

Keyword *CONSTRAINT CONTROLS

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>CONTROLS>*CONSTRAINT CONTROLS> NEW to define

*CONSTRAINT CONTROLS associated only with history data parameters.

Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>*CONSTR.CONTROLS to define *CONSTRAINT CONTROLS

associated only with model data parameters.

Remarks The DELETE SLAVE parameter is written out provided the 'Output Format' is set to 6.7 or 6.8
(ABAQUS Output Parameters window).

Keyword *CONTACT

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>CONTACT>INFO>NEW>CONTACT and switching to *CONTACT

EXCLUSIONS or *CONTACT INCLUSIONS ‘TYPE’ (*CONTACT option is automatically
exported when *CONTACT EXCLUSIONS or/and *CONTACT INCLUSIONS are defined).

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Remarks If ‘Contact’ flag into ‘RESET’ region of “STEP” card is active, all *CONTACT options in this step
acquire OP=NEW parameter.

The keyword is output for Abaqus/Standard provided the 'Output Format' is set to 6.8 (ABAQUS
Output Parameters window) and STEP field is blank or hosts a step id of an Abaqus/Standard
analysis.

Keyword *CONTACT CLEARANCE

Created by AUXILIARIES>CLEARANCE>*CONTACT CLEARANCE>NEW.

Remarks The NAME parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of “*CONTACT CLEARANCE
[CONTACT_CLEARANCE]” card. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name
of NAME parameter.

Keyword *CONTACT CLEARANCE ASSIGNMENT

Created by AUXILIARIES>CLEARANCE>*CONTACT CLEARANCE ASSIGNMENT>NEW.

Remarks The names of the first and second surface can be specified through the ‘Name’ fields of the specific
SETS cards. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the names of the first, second
surface and *CONTACT CLEARANCE definition.

The model should also include *CONTACT INCLUSIONS or *CONTACT EXCLUSIONS for the
validation of this keyword (so as to be written out).

Keyword *CONTACT CONTROLS

Created by AUXILIARIES>CONTROLS>*CONTACT CONTROLS>NEW.

Remarks MASTER and SLAVE parameters can be specified by pressing the ‘?’ key in ‘CONTACT PAIR’
field and selecting an existing contact pair from “CONTACT PAIR LIST HELP” card (in
Abaqus/Standard). See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the names of MASTER and
SLAVE parameters.

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Keyword *CONTACT CONTROLS ASSIGNMENT

Created by AUXILIARIES>CONTROLS>*CONTACT CONTROLS ASSIGNMENT>NEW.

Remarks The first and second surface can be specified through the corresponding fields of “*CONTACT
CONTROLS ASSIFNMENT [CONTACT CONTROLS ASSIGNMENT]” card (press the ‘?’ key
to select the proper sets from “SETS HELP” card). See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the names of the first and second surface.

The model should also include *CONTACT INCLUSIONS or *CONTACT EXCLUSIONS for the
validation of this keyword (so as to be written out).

Leave 'STEP' field blank or specify the step id of a DYNAMIC, EXPLICIT analysis so as to write
out as model and history data respectively. If 'STEP'= blank have in mind to activate the
'Abaqus/Explicit Output' flag during output due to the fact this keyword is valid just for an
ABAQUS/Explicit analysis.

TYPE=FOLD TRACKING and FOLD INVERSION CHECK are written out only if 'Output
Format' menu is set to 6.7 or 6.8 during output. In addition this version (6.7) will affect the format
of AUTOMATIC OVERCLOSURE RESOLUTION parameter according to the ABAQUS manual.
TYPE=ENHANCED EDGE TRACKING is output provided the 'Output Format' menu is set to 6.8
during output.

Keyword *CONTACT DAMPING

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>S.INTER>NEW and switching *CONTACT DAMPING option to YES.

Using MENUBAR>Windows>Properties>NEW>GAP and switching *CONTACT DAMPING

option to YES.

Remarks

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Keyword *CONTACT EXCLUSIONS

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>CONTACT>INFO>NEW>CONTACT and switching to CONTACT

EXCLUSIONS ‘TYPE’.

Remarks The first and second surface can be specified through the ‘SSID’ and ‘MSID’ fields respectively
(press the ‘?’ key to select existing sets from the “SETS HELP” card). See also GENERAL
REMARKS how to determine the names of the first and second surface.

Blank slave and master surface names are supported when SLAVE=ALL ELEM and
MASTER=blank respectively. If slave surface is blank then a set with all elements of model is
created during input and this set is assigned to SSID field of current contact (name of set is
SET_PART_ALL and it is marked as auxiliary (AUXILIARY=YES) in order to output contact in
same format which means blank slave surface).

For an Abaqus/Explicit analysis the keyword is output provided the 'Abaqus/Explicit output' flag of
Other Options section of Miscellaneous tab is activated during output (ABAQUS Output
Parameters window). If *DYNAMIC, EXPLICIT ANALYSIS is selected from STEP card
(AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW) then the above flag is automatically activated. The keyword is
output for Abaqus/Standard provided the 'Output Format' is set to 6.8 (ABAQUS Output
Parameters window) and STEP field is blank or hosts a step id of an Abaqus/Standard analysis.

Keyword *CONTACT FILE

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, switching to *CONTACT FILE ‘Keyword’ and pressing the
‘INSERT’ button to declare the definition.

Remarks Specify the SLAVE, MASTER or BOTH surfaces by pressing the’?’ key in the ‘CONTACT’ field
and selecting an existing contact pair from the corresponding card. Do the same into ‘NSET’ field
to define the node set for which this output request is being made. The user is able to select more
than one sets at once in order to define more than one output requests quickly. See also GENERAL
REMARKS how to determine the names of SLAVE, MASTER and NSET parameters.

Press the ‘Output Variables’ button and activate any variable to be written to the results file for this
contact pair. Alternatively, type the identifying keys for the contact variables, separated with
commas, through the corresponding (‘Identifying Keys’) field of “CONTACT VARIABLES”
window.

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Keyword *CONTACT INCLUSIONS

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>CONTACT>INFO>NEW>CONTACT and switching to CONTACT

INCLUSIONS ‘TYPE’.

Remarks The first and second surface can be specified through the ‘SSID’ and ‘MSID’ fields respectively
(press the ‘?’ key to select existing sets from the “SETS HELP” card). See also GENERAL
REMARKS how to determine the names of the first and second surface.

Blank master surface names and ALL ELEMENT BASED parameter are supported when
‘MASTER’ is switched to blank and ‘SLAVE’ to ALL ELEM respectively (*CONTACT
DEFINITION [CONTACT PAIR] card). In addition, ALL EXTERIOR parameter is output when
'Abaqus Version' option of “ABAQUS Output Parameters” window is is switched to 6.6 or 6.7 or
6.8.

For an Abaqus/Explicit analysis the keyword is output provided the 'Abaqus/Explicit output' flag of
Other Options section of Miscellaneous tab is activated during output (ABAQUS Output
Parameters window). If *DYNAMIC, EXPLICIT ANALYSIS is selected from STEP card
(AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW) then the above flag is automatically activated. The keyword is
output for Abaqus/Standard provided the 'Output Format' is set to 6.8 (ABAQUS Output
Parameters window) and STEP field is blank or hosts a step id of an Abaqus/Standard analysis.

Keyword *CONTACT INTERFERENCE

Created by Follow the steps below:

1. Use AUXILIARIES>INTERFER when contact pairs exist in the database.

2. EDIT to a particular contact pair into the list.

3. Specify the parameters (step, amplitude etc.) as required and press ‘INSERT’ button to declare
the definition (“*CONTACT INTERFERENCE” card).

Remarks See GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of AMPLITUDE parameter as well as the
slave and master surface names.

Keyword *CONTACT OUTPUT

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Created by Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, switching to *CONTACT OUTPUT ‘Keyword’ and pressing

the ‘INSERT’ button to declare the definition.

Remarks Specify the SLAVE, MASTER or BOTH surfaces by pressing the'?' key in the ‘CONTACT’ field
and selecting an existing contact pair from the corresponding card. Do the same into ‘NSET’ and
‘SURF (EXPL)’ fields to specify the NSET and SURFACE parameters respectively (select the
proper set from “SETS HELP” card). The user is able to select more than one sets at once in order
to define more than one output requests quickly. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the names of SLAVE, MASTER, NSET and SURFACE parameters.

Press the ‘Output Variables’ button and activate any variable to be written to the output database for
this contact pair. Alternatively, type the identifying keys for the contact variables, separated with
commas, through the corresponding (‘Identifying Keys’) field of “CONTACT VARIABLES”
window.

Keyword *CONTACT PAIR

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>CONTACT>INFO>NEW>CONTACT and switching to CONTACT PAIR

‘TYPE’.

Using AUXILIARIES>CONTACT>FLANGES in order that flanges are detected in the model.

Remarks Specify the slave and master surfaces through the ‘SSID’ and ‘MSID’ fields respectively. Do the
same into ‘INTERACTION’ and ‘ADJUST=NSET’ fields to specify the INTERACTION and
ADJUST parameters respectively. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the slave,
master surface and node set names as well as the name of INTERACTON parameter.

Set ‘ADJUST’ to POS_VAL and type a value to adjust the initial positions of the surfaces in the
field that appears or set ‘ADJUST’ to NSET to define a node set label (press ‘?’ key in the
corresponding field and select an existing node set or create a new one through the “SETS HELP”
window).

Keyword *CONTACT PRINT

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, switching to *CONTACT PRINT ‘Keyword’ and pressing the
‘INSERT’ button to declare the definition.

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Remarks
Specify the SLAVE, MASTER or BOTH surfaces by pressing the ‘?’ key in the ‘CONTACT’ field
and selecting an existing contact pair from the corresponding card. Do the same into ‘NSET’ field
to specify the NSET parameter (select the proper set from “SETS HELP” card). The user is able to
select more than one sets at once in order to define more than one output requests quickly. See also
GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the names of SLAVE, MASTER and NSET parameters.

Press the ‘Output Variables’ button and activate any variable to be written to the data file for this
contact pair. Alternatively, type the identifying keys for the contact variables, separated with
commas, through the corresponding (‘Identifying Keys’) field of “CONTACT VARIABLES”
window.

Keyword *CONTACT PROPERTY ASSIGNMENT

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>CONTACT>INFO>NEW>CONTACT, switching to *CONTACT

EXCLUSIONS or *CONTACT INCLUSIONS ‘TYPE’ and specifying ‘INTERACTION’ field
(*CONTACT PROPERTY ASSIGNMENT option is automatically exported when *CONTACT
EXCLUSIONS or/and *CONTACT INCLUSIONS are defined in conjunction with *SURFACE
INTERACTION).

Remarks See GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the first and second surface names as well as the
name of *SURFACE INTERACTON.

Keyword *CONTROLS

Created by AUXILIARIES>CONTROLS>*CONTROLS>NEW.

Remarks Press '?' key in STEP field to select the step that the current control will reside in.

FIELD= PRESSURE LAGRANGE MULTIPLIER or VOLUMETRIC LAGRANGE

MULTIPLIER are output provided that the 'Output Format' option is switched to 6.7 or 6.8 and for
TYPE=VCCT LINEAR SCALING to 6.8 (ABAQUS Output Parameters window).

Keyword *COUPLED TEMPERATURE-DISPLACEMENT

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Created by Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW and then selecting the *COUPLED TEMPERATURE-

DISPLACEMENT option into the pull down menu of ‘ANALYSIS’ section.

Remarks Left-click on the 'Parameters' button to define the parameters as needed.

The ALLSDTOL parameter is defined by setting STABILIZE menu to YES and then ALLSDTOL
to YES. The CONTINUE is defined by following the above procedure plus setting CONTINUE
menu to YES. The above parameters are written out provided the 'Output Format' is switched to 6.7
or 6.8 (“ABAQUS Output Parameters” window).

Keyword *COUPLING

Created by Using CONSTRAINTs>KINEM>NODES and switching to *KINEMATIC or *DISTRIBUTING

‘COUPLING’.

Using CONSTRAINTs>KINEM>SET and switching to *KINEMATIC or *DISTRIBUTING

‘COUPLING’.

Using CONSTRAINTs>DISTR>NODES and switching to *KINEMATIC or *DISTRIBUTING

‘COUPLING’.

Using CONSTRAINTs>DISTR>SET and switching to *KINEMATIC or *DISTRIBUTING

‘COUPLING’.

Using CONSTRAINTs>DISTR>FACET.

Remarks The CONSTRAIN NAME parameter may be specified in ‘Name’ field and the ORIENTATION
parameter in ‘ORIENT’ field of “*COUPLING [COUPLING]” card. See also GENERAL
REMARKS how to determine the names of CONSTRAIN NAME and ORIENTATION
parameters.

Node set names for REF NODE parameter are supported only during input.

When COUPLING is defined with NODES or FACET options: The SURFACE parameter is
automatically specified with a standard name: SURFACE=SURF_COUPLING_(arbitrary number).
The arbitrary number is a number different than the Id numbers of the existing sets in the model.
The uniqueness of the surface names can be controlled through the
‘Output_gen_id_range<SET>=min: max’ option in ANSA.defaults file. The arbitrary number at the
end of the surface name will be a value between the specified min and max of this option.

When COUPLING is defined with SET option: The SURFACE parameter is automatically
specified with the name of the set: SURFACE='set name'.

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Keyword *CRUSHABLE FOAM

Using MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL, switching to CRUSHABLE FOAM

Created by
‘Elasticity’ and setting ‘*CRUSHABLE FOAM’ option to YES.

Remarks Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “MATERIAL [MATERIAL]” card) so as the
specific *CRUSHABLE FOAM option to be written to the output file (.inp).

The temperature values may be specified only if ‘DEP’ option is set to YES. They are introduced in
the last column of the table (Press the ‘?’ key in TEST DATA to define the corresponding table
according to the HARDENING parameter). DEPENDENCIES parameter is supported if the data
table defined in above manner contains other columns after the 'Temperature' one. The number of
these columns (var(i)) determines the number of DEPEDENCIES parameter.

Keyword *CRUSHABLE FOAM HARDENING

Using MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL, switching to CRUSHABLE

Created by
FOAM ‘Elasticity’ and setting ‘*CRUSHABLE FOAM HARDENING’ option to YES while
‘*CRUSHABLE FOAM’=YES.

Remarks Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “MATERIAL [MATERIAL]” card) so as the
specific *CRUSHABLE FOAM HARDENING option to be written to the output file (.inp).

The temperature values may be specified only if ‘DEP’ option is set to YES. They are introduced in
the last column of the table (Press the ‘?’ key in TEST DATA to define the corresponding table).
DEPENDENCIES parameter is supported if the data table defined in above manner contains other
columns after the 'Temperature' one. The number of these columns (var(i)) determines the number
of DEPEDENCIES parameter.

Keyword *CYCLIC SYMMETRY MODEL

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>*CYCLIC SYM. MODEL and typing a value at N field (the button
is coloured to red to indicate that the current keyword is defined).

Remarks Leave all fields of *CYCLIC SYMMETRY MODEL card blank to deactivate keyword.

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Keyword *DAMAGE EVOLUTION

Using MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL and setting ‘*DAMAGE

Created by
EVOLUTION’ option to YES while ‘*DAMAGE INITIATION’=YES.

Using AUXILIARIES>S.INTER>INFO>NEW to create a new surface interaction, setting to YES

the ‘*COHESIVE BEHAVIOR’ option, then ‘*DAMAGE INITIATION’=YES and finally
*DAMAGE EVOLUTION’ option to YES.

The 'Output Format' flag should be set equal to 6.8 in order to write out the keyword (General tab of
ABAQUS Output Parameters window).

Remarks Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “MATERIAL [MATERIAL]” card) so as the
specific *DAMAGE EVOLUTION option to be written to the output file (.inp).

The temperature values may be specified only if ‘DEP’ option is set to YES. They are introduced in
the last column of the table (Press the ‘?’ key in DATA TABLE (in MATERIAL card) or
D.TABLE (in SURFACE INTERACTION card) to define the corresponding table).

Keyword *DAMAGE INITIATION

Using MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL and setting ‘*DAMAGE

Created by
INITIATION’ option to YES.
Using AUXILIARIES>S.INTER>INFO>NEW to create a new surface interaction, setting to YES
the ‘*COHESIVE BEHAVIOR’ option and then ‘*DAMAGE INITIATION’=YES.

The 'Output Format' flag should be set equal to 6.8 in order to write out the keyword (General tab
of ABAQUS Output Parameters window).

Remarks Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “MATERIAL [MATERIAL]” card) so as the
specific *DAMAGE INITIATION option to be written to the output file (.inp).

The temperature values may be specified only if ‘DEP’ option is set to YES. They are introduced in
the last column of the table Press the ‘?’ key in DATA TABLE (in MATERIAL card) or D.TABLE
(in SURFACE INTERACTION card) to define the corresponding table).

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Keyword *DAMAGE STABILIZATION

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>S.INTER>INFO>NEW to create a new surface interaction, setting to YES

the ‘*COHESIVE BEHAVIOR’ option, then ‘*DAMAGE INITIATION’=YES, *DAMAGE
EVOLUTION’=YES and finally '*DAMAGE STABILIZATION'=YES.

The 'Output Format' flag should be set equal to 6.8 in order to write out the keyword (General tab of
ABAQUS Output Parameters window).

Remarks

Keyword *DAMPING

Created by Using MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL and setting to YES the

‘*DAMPING’ option.

Remarks Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “MATERIAL [MATERIAL]” card) so as the
specific *DAMPING option to be written to the output file (.inp).

Keyword *DASHPOT

Created by MENUBAR>Windows>Properties>NEW>DASHPOT.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be controlled by typing any name in ‘Name’ field of “*DASHPOT
[DASHPOT_PROP]” card. The ORIENTATION parameter can be defined by pressing the ‘?’ key
in ‘ORIENT’ field and selecting an existing coordinate system or creating a new one from the
“COORDINATES SYSTEM HELP” card. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the
names of ELSET and ORIENTATION parameters.

The NONLINEAR parameter can be included if ‘BEHAVIOR’ is switched to NONLINEAR.

Switch between Axial and Fixed Dir. ‘TYPE’ in order to define dashpot behavior for DASHPOTA
elements or to give degrees of freedom for DASHPOT1 and DASHPOT2 elements respectively.

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The temperature values may be specified only if ‘DEP’ option is set to DEP. They are introduced in
the last column in each case (Press the ‘?’ key in C-F-T or F-V-T fields to define the corresponding
table). F-V-T field appear when ‘BEHAVIOR’ is switched to NONLINEAR.

Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “*DASHPOT [DASHPOT_PROP]” card) so as
the specific *DASHPOT option to be written to the output file (.inp).

Keyword *DENSITY

Created by Using MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL and setting to YES the ‘*DENSITY’

option.

Remarks The temperature values may be specified only if ‘DEP’ option is set to YES. They are introduced in
the last column (Press the ‘?’ key in ‘DATA TABLE’ field to define the Mass Density-Temperature
table).

Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “MATERIAL [MATERIAL]” card) so as the
specific *DENSITY option to be written to the output file (.inp).

Keyword *DEPVAR

Created by Using MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL and setting to YES ‘*DEPVAR’

option.

Using MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>GASKET BEHAVIOR and setting to YES

‘*DEPVAR’ option.

Remarks Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “MATERIAL [MATERIAL]” and “GASKET
BEHAVIOR [GASKET BEHAVIOR]” cards) so as the specific *DEPVAR option to be written to
the output file (.inp).

Keyword *DFLUX

Created by LOADs>DFLUX>Element.

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LOADs>DFLUX>Set.

Remarks See GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of AMPLITUDE parameter as well as the
element set names.

For sets the option 'Output as:” should be switched to Set in order to output *DFLUX keyword.

If ‘Dflux’ flag into ‘RESET’ region of “STEP” card is active, all *DFLUX options in this step
acquire OP=NEW parameter.

Keyword *DIAGNOSTICS

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW and pressing ‘*DIAGNOSTICS’ button located in

‘ANALYSIS’ section.

Remarks Switch ANAYSIS to DYNAMIC, EXPLICIT in order to make active *DIAGNOSTICS button (the
keyword is valid only in an Abaqus/Explicit analysis).

The CRITICAL ELEMENTS and DEEP PENETRATION FACTOR parameters are written out
provided the 'Output Format' is switched to 6.7 or 6.8 (“ABAQUS Output Parameters” window).

Keyword *DISTRIBUTING

Created by Using CONSTRAINTs>KINEM>NODES and switching to *DISTRIBUTING ‘COUPLING’.

Using CONSTRAINTs>KINEM>SET and switching to *DISTRIBUTING ‘COUPLING’.

Using CONSTRAINTs>DISTR>NODES and switching to *DISTRIBUTING ‘COUPLING’.

Using CONSTRAINTs>DISTR>SET and switching to *DISTRIBUTING ‘COUPLING’.

Using CONSTRAINTs>DISTR>FACET.

Remarks The WEIGHTING METHOD parameter is supported if using SET option and switching
SURF.TYPE to ELEMENT-BASED. As an alternative way, fill the ‘Wti’ fields (or W field when set
of nodes is used) to specify the weighting factors at each coupling node. These factors are written
out in the respective *SURFACE keyword. Especially, when using FACET option the weighting
factors are automatically calculated following the NASTRAN RBE3 distribution theory.

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Keyword *DISTRIBUTING COUPLING

Created by Using CONSTRAINTs>KINEM>NODES and switching to *DISTRIBUTING COUPLING /

DCOUP3D ‘COUPLING’.

Using CONSTRAINTs>KINEM>SET and switching to *DISTRIBUTING COUPLING /

DCOUP3D ‘COUPLING’.

Using CONSTRAINTs>DISTR>NODES and switching to *DISTRIBUTING COUPLING /

DCOUP3D ‘COUPLING’.

Using CONSTRAINTs>DISTR>SET and switching to *DISTRIBUTING COUPLING /

DCOUP3D ‘COUPLING’.

Using CONSTRAINTs>DISTR>FACET and switching to *DISTRIBUTING COUPLING /

DCOUP3D ‘COUPLING’ (by doing INFO in created coupling).

Remarks The ELSET parameter is automatically specified with the standard name: ‘DCOUP3D_(eid)’. Take
control of the ELSET name by changing its ‘eid’ trough the corresponding field of “*COUPLING
[COUPLING]” card.

Keyword *DISTRIBUTION

Created by A) The most simple way to define the *DISTRIBUTION keyword for thickness:

1. Use MENUBAR>Windows>Database>Database and left click on ELEMENT>SHELL

item.

2. Select existing shell elements from the screen, right click on highlighted items in
“Selection” list and use Modify option.

3. Create four Modify Rules for t1, t2, t3, and t4 fields and type any value in each of them so
as to define varying thickness in elements (since t4 field does not exist in trias if
above rules are applied on both trias and quads it will be failed for trias. In the
relative window that opens press 'Open In New Tab' button and repeat the procedure
by removing the t4 rule).

4. Activate the ‘Output element’s thickness’ flag in conjunction with ‘- as DISTRIBUTION’

option through “ABAQUS Output Parameters” card during output.

B) The most simple way to define the *DISTRIBUTION keyword for orientation:

1. Use MENUBAR>Windows>Database>Database and left click on ELEMENT>SHELL

item.

2. Select existing shell elements from the screen which are referenced by composite or

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laminate properties, right click on highlighted items in “Selection” list and use
Modify option.

3. Switch 'mat.orient' option either to ANGLE and specify a value in ANGLE field or to mcid
and press '?' or 'F1' keys in mcid field to select an existing coordinate system from the
list and screen respectively (SHELL ELEMENT CARD).

Remarks The element sets names are supported only during input.

Only LOCATION=ELEMENT and TYPE=SCALAR are supported by ANSA. The NAME

parameter obtains always the standard name DISTRIBUTION_ THICKNESS for case A) and
DISTRIBUTION_MAT_ORIENTATION for case B) as well as the TABLE parameter the name
TABLE_THICKNESS for case A) and TABLE_MAT_ORIENTATION for case B) and cannot be
determined by the user.

Angles throughout the (90, -90) range are supported only when 'Output Format' option is switched
to 6.8 or 6.9 (ABAQUS Output Parameters window).

Especially in case B) only angles are supported. So, ANSA creates automatically an:

*ORIENTATION, DEFINITION=OFFSET TO NODES

1,2,3

3, (the name of *DISTRIBUTION which are listed the angles of each shell)

This orientation is defined in the respective shell composite property.

For an ABAQUS/Explicit analysis, the keyword can be output provided that the 'Output Format'
option is switched to 6.7 or 6.8 (ABAQUS Output Parameters window).

Keyword *DISTRIBUTION TABLE

Created by 1) Automatically by following the A) case of *DISTRIBUTION keyword in order to define shell
thickness (LENGTH).

2) Automatically by following the B) case of *DISTRIBUTION keyword in order to define

orientation (only type ANGLE).

Remarks See Remarks of *DISTRIBUTION keyword related to the way of NAME parameter determination.

Keyword *DLOAD

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Created by LOADs>DLOAD>P/PNU/HP>Element.

LOADs>DLOAD>P/PNU/HP>Set.

LOADs>DLOAD>P/PNU/HP>Edge.

LOADs>DLOAD>P/PNU/HP>Dstr.

LOADs>DLOAD>GRAV>Set.

LOADs>DLOAD>VBF>Element.

LOADs>DLOAD>VBF>Set.

LOADs>DLOAD>VP>Element.

LOADs>DLOAD>VP>Set.

LOADs>DLOAD>CENTRIF>Element.

LOADs>DLOAD>CENTRIF>Set.

Remarks See GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of AMPLITUDE parameter as well as the
element set names.

For sets the option 'Output as:” should be switched to Set in order to output *DLOAD keyword.

Since CPE, CPS,CAX, DC2D and DCC2D4 are solid element types but in ANSA they are faced as
shells, use Element or Set of elements options to select “big” facets and Edge or Set of edges
options to select other facets (“thickness” facets). For solid types C3D, DC3D, DCC3D and AC3D
when using LOADs>DLOAD>P/PNU/HP or/and VP >Set the set should contain solid facets and
whole solids for all other functions (GRAV, VBF and CENTRIF options) in order to be valid .

If ‘Dload’ flag into ‘RESET’ region of “STEP” card is active, all *DLOAD options in this step
acquire OP=NEW parameter.

Keyword *DSFLUX

Created by LOADs>DFLUX>Set.

Remarks See GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of AMPLITUDE parameter as well as the
surface names.

For sets the option 'Output as:” should be switched to Surface in order to output *DSFLUX
keyword.
If ‘Dsflux’ flag into ‘RESET’ region of “STEP” card is active, all *DSFLUX options in this step
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acquire OP=NEW parameter.

Keyword *DSLOAD

Created by LOADs>DLOAD>P/PNU/HP>Set for P, PNU, EDLD, EDLDNU and HP load types.

LOADs>DLOAD>VP>Set for VP load type.

Remarks See GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of AMPLITUDE parameter as well as the
surface names.

The set may contain only facets of solids and continuum shells, shells and edges of shells (S and DS
element types) and solids (CPE, CPS, CAX, DC2D and DCC2D4 element types).

To output the DSLOADs the 'Output as:' option of the set should be set to Surface. Especially for
sets with shell edges the definition of *SURFACEs is done with En labels and *DSLOAD is written
out with EDLD and EDLDNU load types.

If ‘Dsload’ flag into ‘RESET’ region of “STEP” card is active, all *DSLOAD options in this step
acquire OP=NEW parameter.

Keyword *DYNAMIC

Created by Use AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW and then select the *DYNAMIC option into the pull down menu
of ‘ANALYSIS’ section to perform an Abaqus/Standard analysis.

Use AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW and then select the *DYNAMIC, EXPLICIT option into the pull
down menu of ‘ANALYSIS’ section to perform an Abaqus/Explicit analysis.

Remarks Left-click on the 'Parameters' button to specify the parameters as desired.

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Keyword *ELASTIC

Created by Using MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL, setting to YES the ‘*ELASTIC’

option ('Elasticity'=ELASTIC).

Remarks The temperature values may be specified only if ‘DEP’ option is set to YES. They are introduced in
the last column of the table (Press the '?' key in ‘DATA TABLE’ field to define the corresponding
table at each TYPE that is used).

Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “MATERIAL [MATERIAL]” card) so as the
specific *ELASTIC option to be written to the output file (.inp).

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=AC3D10

Created by Functions to create 2nd order TETRA (10-node elements) elements:

a. MESH menu: Define a volume from 2nd order shell elements (only Trias) by using
VOLUMEs>DEFINE or VOLUMEs>INFO> DETECT functions and then
MESHV>TETRA FEM or TETRA CFD to create TETRAs.

b. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 4 nodes in combination with

ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Order to transit them to 2nd order TETRAs.

Use the above functions to create 10-node quadratic tetras and hence select the AC3D_ type from
the ‘TYPE’ pull down menu of “SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]” card
that exists in PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=AC3D15

Created by Functions to create 2nd order PENTA (15-node elements) elements:

a. MESH menu: Define a volume from 2nd order shell elements (only Trias) by using
VOLUMEs>DEFINE or VOLUMEs>INFO> DETECT functions and then
MESHV>TETRA + LAYERS or HEXA INTERIOR to create PENTAs.

b. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>TRANS or ROT or SWEEP or GLIDE and

VOLUMEs>OFFSET>OFFSET or LAYERED OFFSET with starting surface mesh that
contains 2nd order triangular shells or facets of solids.

c. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>MAP with master area that contains 2nd order triangular shells.

d. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 6 nodes in combination with

ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Order to transit them to 2nd order PENTAs.

Use the above functions to create 15-node quadratic triangular prisms and hence select the AC3D_
type from the ‘TYPE’ pull down menu of “SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE
[SOLID_SECTION]” card that exists in PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=AC3D20

Created by Functions to create 2nd order HEXA (20-node elements) elements:

a. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>TRANS or ROT or SWEEP or GLIDE and

VOLUMEs>OFFSET>OFFSET or LAYERED OFFSET with starting surface mesh that
contains 2nd order quad shells or facets of solids.

b. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>MAP with master area that contains 2nd order quad shells.

c. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 8 nodes in combination with

ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Order to transit them to 2nd order HEXAs.

Use the above functions to create 20-node quadratic bricks and hence select the AC3D_ type from
the ‘TYPE’ pull down menu of “SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]” card
that exists in PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=AC3D4

Created by Functions to create 1st order TETRA (4-node elements) elements:

a. MESH menu: Define a volume from 1st order shell elements (only Quads, only Trias, Mixed)
by using VOLUMEs>DEFINE or VOLUMEs>INFO>DETECT functions and then
MESHV>TETRA FEM or TETRA CFD or TETRA + LAYERS or HEXA INTERIOR to
create TETRAs.

b. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 4 nodes.

Use the above functions to create 4-node linear tetras and hence select the AC3D_ type from the
‘TYPE’ pull down menu of “SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]” card that
exists in PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=AC3D6

Created by Functions to create 1st order PENTA (6-node elements) elements:

a. MESH menu: Define a volume from 1st order shell elements (only Trias, Mixed) by using
VOLUMEs>DEFINE or VOLUMEs> INFO> DETECT functions and then
MESHV>TETRA + LAYERS or HEXA INTERIOR to create PENTAs.

b. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>TRANS or ROT or SWEEP or GLIDE and

VOLUMEs>OFFSET>OFFSET or LAYERED OFFSET with starting surface mesh that
contains tria shells or facets of solids.

c. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>MAP with master area that contains tria shells.

d. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 6 nodes.

Use the above functions to create 6-node linear triangular prisms and hence select the AC3D_ type
from the ‘TYPE’ pull down menu of “SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”
card that exists in PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=AC3D8

Created by Functions to create 1st order HEXA (8-node elements) elements:

a. MESH menu: Define a volume from 1st order shell elements (only Quads, Mixed) by using
VOLUMEs>DEFINE or VOLUMEs> INFO>DETECT functions and then
MESHV>TETRA + LAYERS or HEXA INTERIOR to create HEXAs.

b. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>TRANS or ROT or SWEEP or GLIDE and

VOLUMEs>OFFSET>OFFSET or LAYERED OFFSET with starting surface mesh that
contains quad shells or facets of solids.

c. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>MAP with master area that contains quad shells.

d. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 8 nodes.

Use the above functions to create 8-node linear bricks and hence select the AC3D_ type from the
‘TYPE’ pull down menu of “SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]” card that
exists in PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=AC3D8R

Created by Functions to create 1st order HEXA (8-node elements) elements:

a. MESH menu: Define a volume from 1st order shell elements (only Quads, Mixed) by using
VOLUMEs>DEFINE or VOLUMEs> INFO>DETECT functions and then
MESHV>TETRA + LAYERS or HEXA INTERIOR to create HEXAs.

b. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>TRANS or ROT or SWEEP or GLIDE and

VOLUMEs>OFFSET>OFFSET or LAYERED OFFSET with starting surface mesh that
contains quad shells or facets of solids.

c. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>MAP with master area that contains quad shells.

d. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 8 nodes.

Use the above functions to create 8-node linear bricks and hence select the AC3D_ type from the
‘TYPE’ pull down menu of “SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]” card that
exists in PR.LIST.

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Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

This element type is valid only in Abaqus/Explicit analyses (Use *DYNAMIC, EXPLICIT through
‘ANALYSIS’ pull down menu of “STEP” card and activate ‘Abaqus/Explicit output’ flag during
output).

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=B31

Created by Functions to create 2-node BEAMs in space:

a. ELEMENTs>BEAM.

b. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>1-d Entities function to switch existing 1D-element

types to BEAMs.

c. Use AUXILIARIES>BOLT function to create BEAMs choosing the relative option from the
pull down menus of ‘Head’, ‘Body’ or ‘Nut’ section.

d. Use ELEMENTs>SHELL>ON LINE EL to create BEAMs by selecting the respective option

located in ‘Rigid Body Type’ section.

Use any of the above functions to create beams and hence select the B31 type from the ‘TYPE’ pull
down menu of “BEAM SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [BEAM_SECTION]” card that exists in
PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “BEAM
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [BEAM_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=B31H

Created by Functions to create 2-node BEAMs in space:

a. ELEMENTs>BEAM.

b. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>1-d Entities function to switch existing 1D-element

types to BEAMs.

c. Use AUXILIARIES>BOLT function to create BEAMs choosing the relative option from the
pull down menus of ‘Head’, ‘Body’ or ‘Nut’ section.

d. Use ELEMENTs>SHELL>ON LINE EL to create BEAMs by selecting the respective option

located in ‘Rigid Body Type’ section.

Use any of the above functions to create beams and hence select the B31 type from the 'TYPE' and
H from the 'optional2' pulls down menu respectively (“BEAM SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE
[BEAM_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “BEAM
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [BEAM_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=B31OS

Created by Functions to create 2-node BEAMs in space:

a. ELEMENTs>BEAM.

b. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>1-d Entities function to switch existing 1D-element

types to BEAMs.

c. Use AUXILIARIES>BOLT function to create BEAMs choosing the relative option from the
pull down menus of ‘Head’, ‘Body’ or ‘Nut’ section.

d. Use ELEMENTs>SHELL>ON LINE EL to create BEAMs by selecting the respective option

located in ‘Rigid Body Type’ section.

Use any of the above functions to create beams and hence select the B31 type from the 'TYPE' and
OS from the 'optional1' pulls down menu respectively (“BEAM SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE
[BEAM_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “BEAM
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [BEAM_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=B31OSH

Created by Functions to create 2-node BEAMs in space:

a. ELEMENTs>BEAM.

b. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>1-d Entities function to switch existing 1D-element

types to BEAMs.

c. Use AUXILIARIES>BOLT function to create BEAMs choosing the relative option from the
pull down menus of ‘Head’, ‘Body’ or ‘Nut’ section.

d. Use ELEMENTs>SHELL>ON LINE EL to create BEAMs by selecting the respective option

located in ‘Rigid Body Type’ section.

Use any of the above functions to create beams and hence select the B31 type from the 'TYPE', OS
from the 'optional1' and H from the 'optional2' pulls down menu respectively (“BEAM
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [BEAM_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “BEAM
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [BEAM_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=B33

Created by Functions to create 2-node BEAMs in space:

a. ELEMENTs>BEAM.

b. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>1-d Entities function to switch existing 1D-element

types to BEAMs.

c. Use AUXILIARIES>BOLT function to create BEAMs choosing the relative option from the
pull down menus of 'Head', 'Body' or 'Nut' section.

d. Use ELEMENTs>SHELL>ON LINE EL to create BEAMs by selecting the respective option

located in ‘Rigid Body Type’ section.

Use any of the above functions to create beams and hence select the B33 type from the 'TYPE' pull
down (“BEAM SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [BEAM_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “BEAM
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [BEAM_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=B33H

Created by Functions to create 2-node BEAMs in space:

a. ELEMENTs>BEAM.

b. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>1-d Entities function to switch existing 1D-element

types to BEAMs.

c. Use AUXILIARIES>BOLT function to create BEAMs choosing the relative option from the
pull down menus of 'Head', 'Body' or 'Nut' section.

d. Use ELEMENTs>SHELL>ON LINE EL to create BEAMs by selecting the respective option

located in 'Rigid Body Type' section.

Use any of the above functions to create beams and hence select the B33 type from the 'TYPE' and
H from the 'optional2' pulls down menu respectively (“BEAM SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE
[BEAM_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “BEAM
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [BEAM_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D10

Created by Functions to create 2nd order TETRA (10-node elements) elements:

a. MESH menu: Define a volume from 2nd order shell elements (only Trias) by using
VOLUMEs>DEFINE or VOLUMEs>INFO>DETECT functions and then
MESHV>TETRA FEM or TETRA CFD to create TETRAs.

b. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 4 nodes in combination with

ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Order to transit them to 2nd order TETRAs.

Use the above functions to create 10-node quadratic tetras and hence select the C3D_ type from the
'TYPE' pull down menu of “SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]” card that
exists in PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D10E

Created by Functions to create 2nd order TETRA (10-node elements) elements:

a. MESH menu: Define a volume from 2nd order shell elements (only Trias) by using
VOLUMEs>DEFINE or VOLUMEs>INFO>DETECT functions and then
MESHV>TETRA FEM or TETRA CFD to create TETRAs.

b. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 4 nodes in combination with

ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Order to transit them to 2nd order TETRAs.

Use the above functions to create 10-node quadratic tetras and hence select the C3D_ type from the
'TYPE' and E from the 'optional3' pull down menus respectively (“SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT
TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D10H

Created by Functions to create 2nd order TETRA (10-node elements) elements:

c. MESH menu: Define a volume from 2nd order shell elements (only Trias) by using
VOLUMEs>DEFINE or VOLUMEs>INFO>DETECT functions and then
MESHV>TETRA FEM or TETRA CFD to create TETRAs.

d. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 4 nodes in combination with

ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Order to transit them to 2nd order TETRAs.

Use the above functions to create 10-node quadratic tetras and hence select the C3D_ type from the
'TYPE' and H from the 'optional2' pulls down menu respectively (“SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT
TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D10M

Created by Functions to create 2nd order TETRA (10-node elements) elements:

a. MESH menu: Define a volume from 2nd order shell elements (only Trias) by using
VOLUMEs>DEFINE or VOLUMEs>INFO>DETECT functions and then
MESHV>TETRA FEM or TETRA CFD to create TETRAs.

b. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 4 nodes in combination with

ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Order to transit them to 2nd order TETRAs.

Use the above functions to create 10-node quadratic tetras and hence select the C3D_ type from the
'TYPE' and M from the 'optional1' pull down menu respectively (“SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT
TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D10MH

Created by Functions to create 2nd order TETRA (10-node elements) elements:

a. MESH menu: Define a volume from 2nd order shell elements (only Trias) by using
VOLUMEs>DEFINE or VOLUMEs>INFO>DETECT functions and then
MESHV>TETRA FEM or TETRA CFD to create TETRAs.

b. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 4 nodes in combination with

ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Order to transit them to 2nd order TETRAs.

Use the above functions to create 10-node quadratic tetras and hence select the C3D_ type from the
'TYPE', M from the 'optional1' and H from the 'optional2' pulls down menu respectively (“SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D10MHT

Created by Functions to create 2nd order TETRA (10-node elements) elements:

a. MESH menu: Define a volume from 2nd order shell elements (only Trias) by using
VOLUMEs>DEFINE or VOLUMEs>INFO>DETECT functions and then
MESHV>TETRA FEM or TETRA CFD to create TETRAs.

b. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 4 nodes in combination with

ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Order to transit them to 2nd order TETRAs.

Use the above functions to create 10-node quadratic tetras and hence select the C3D_ type from the
'TYPE', M from the 'optional1', H from the 'optional2' and T from 'optional3' pulls down menu
respectively (“SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]” card located in
PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D10MT

Created by Functions to create 2nd order TETRA (10-node elements) elements:

a. MESH menu: Define a volume from 2nd order shell elements (only Trias) by using
VOLUMEs>DEFINE or VOLUMEs>INFO>DETECT functions and then
MESHV>TETRA FEM or TETRA CFD to create TETRAs.

b. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 4 nodes in combination with

ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Order to transit them to 2nd order TETRAs.

Use the above functions to create 10-node quadratic tetras and hence select the C3D_ type from the
'TYPE', M from the 'optional1' and T from 'optional3' pulls down menu respectively (“SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D15

Created by Functions to create 2nd order PENTA (15-node elements) elements:

a. MESH menu: Define a volume from 2nd order shell elements (only Trias) by using
VOLUMEs>DEFINE or VOLUMEs>INFO>DETECT functions and then
MESHV>TETRA + LAYERS or HEXA INTERIOR to create PENTAs.

b. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>TRANS or ROT or SWEEP or GLIDE and

VOLUMEs>OFFSET>OFFSET or LAYERED OFFSET with starting surface mesh that
contains 2nd order triangular shells or facets of solids.

c. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>MAP with master area that contains 2nd order triangular
shells.

d. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 6 nodes in combination with

ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Order to transit them to 2nd order PENTAs.

Use the above functions to create 15-node quadratic triangular prisms and hence select the C3D_
type from the 'TYPE' pull down menu of “SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE
[SOLID_SECTION]” card that exists in PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D15E

Created by Functions to create 2nd order PENTA (15-node elements) elements:

a. MESH menu: Define a volume from 2nd order shell elements (only Trias) by using
VOLUMEs>DEFINE or VOLUMEs>INFO>DETECT functions and then
MESHV>TETRA + LAYERS or HEXA INTERIOR to create PENTAs.

b. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>TRANS or ROT or SWEEP or GLIDE and

VOLUMEs>OFFSET>OFFSET or LAYERED OFFSET with starting surface mesh that
contains 2nd order triangular shells or facets of solids.

c. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>MAP with master area that contains 2nd order triangular
shells.

d. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 6 nodes in combination with

ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Order to transit them to 2nd order PENTAs.

Use the above functions to create 15-node quadratic triangular prisms and hence select the C3D_
type from the 'TYPE' and E from the 'optional3' pulls down menu respectively (“SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

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Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D15H

Created by Functions to create 2nd order PENTA (15-node elements) elements:

a. MESH menu: Define a volume from 2nd order shell elements (only Trias) by using
VOLUMEs>DEFINE or VOLUMEs>INFO>DETECT functions and then
MESHV>TETRA + LAYERS or HEXA INTERIOR to create PENTAs.

b. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>TRANS or ROT or SWEEP or GLIDE and

VOLUMEs>OFFSET>OFFSET or LAYERED OFFSET with starting surface mesh that
contains 2nd order triangular shells or facets of solids.

c. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>MAP with master area that contains 2nd order triangular
shells.

d. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 6 nodes in combination with

ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Order to transit them to 2nd order PENTAs.

Use the above functions to create 15-node quadratic triangular prisms and hence select the C3D_
type from the 'TYPE' and H from the 'optional2' pulls down menu respectively (“SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D20

Created by Functions to create 2nd order HEXA (20-node elements) elements:

a. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>TRANS or ROT or SWEEP or GLIDE and

VOLUMEs>OFFSET>OFFSET or LAYERED OFFSET with starting surface mesh that
contains 2nd order quad shells or facets of solids.

b. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>MAP with master area that contains 2nd order quad shells.

c. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 8 nodes in combination with

ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Order to transit them to 2nd order HEXAs.

Use the above functions to create 20-node quadratic bricks and hence select the C3D_ type from
the 'TYPE' pull down menu of “SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]” card
that exists in PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D20E

Created by Functions to create 2nd order HEXA (20-node elements) elements:

a. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>TRANS or ROT or SWEEP or GLIDE and

VOLUMEs>OFFSET>OFFSET or LAYERED OFFSET with starting surface mesh that
contains 2nd order quad shells or facets of solids.

b. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>MAP with master area that contains 2nd order quad shells.

c. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 8 nodes in combination with

ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Order to transit them to 2nd order HEXAs.

Use the above functions to create 20-node quadratic bricks and hence select the C3D_ type from
the 'TYPE' and E from the 'optional3' pull down menus respectively (“SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D20H

Created by Functions to create 2nd order HEXA (20-node elements) elements:

a. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>TRANS or ROT or SWEEP or GLIDE and

VOLUMEs>OFFSET>OFFSET or LAYERED OFFSET with starting surface mesh that
contains 2nd order quad shells or facets of solids.

b. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>MAP with master area that contains 2nd order quad shells.

c. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 8 nodes in combination with

ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Order to transit them to 2nd order HEXAs.

Use the above functions to create 20-node quadratic bricks and hence select the C3D_ type from
the 'TYPE' and H from the 'optional2' pulls down menus respectively (“SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D20HT

Created by Functions to create 2nd order HEXA (20-node elements) elements:

a. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>TRANS or ROT or SWEEP or GLIDE and

VOLUMEs>OFFSET>OFFSET or LAYERED OFFSET with starting surface mesh that
contains 2nd order quad shells or facets of solids.

b. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>MAP with master area that contains 2nd order quad shells.

c. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 8 nodes in combination with

ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Order to transit them to 2nd order HEXAs.

Use the above functions to create 20-node quadratic bricks and hence select the C3D_ type from
the 'TYPE', H from the 'optional2' and T from 'optional3' pull down menus respectively (“SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D20R

Created by Functions to create 2nd order HEXA (20-node elements) elements:

a. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>TRANS or ROT or SWEEP or GLIDE and

VOLUMEs>OFFSET>OFFSET or LAYERED OFFSET with starting surface mesh that
contains 2nd order quad shells or facets of solids.

b. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>MAP with master area that contains 2nd order quad shells.

c. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 8 nodes in combination with

ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Order to transit them to 2nd order HEXAs.

Use the above functions to create 20-node quadratic bricks and hence select the C3D_ type from
the 'TYPE' and R from the 'optional1' pulls down menus respectively (“SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D20RE

Created by Functions to create 2nd order HEXA (20-node elements) elements:

a. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>TRANS or ROT or SWEEP or GLIDE and

VOLUMEs>OFFSET>OFFSET or LAYERED OFFSET with starting surface mesh that
contains 2nd order quad shells or facets of solids.

b. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>MAP with master area that contains 2nd order quad shells.

c. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 8 nodes in combination with

ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Order to transit them to 2nd order HEXAs.

Use the above functions to create 20-node quadratic bricks and hence select the C3D_ type from
the 'TYPE' , R from 'optional1' and E from 'optional3' pull down menus respectively (“SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D20RH

Created by Functions to create 2nd order HEXA (20-node elements) elements:

a. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>TRANS or ROT or SWEEP or GLIDE and

VOLUMEs>OFFSET>OFFSET or LAYERED OFFSET with starting surface mesh that
contains 2nd order quad shells or facets of solids.

b. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>MAP with master area that contains 2nd order quad shells.

c. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 8 nodes in combination with

ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Order to transit them to 2nd order HEXAs.

Use the above functions to create 20-node quadratic bricks and hence select the C3D_ type from
the 'TYPE', R from the 'optional1' and H from the 'optional2' pull down menus respectively
(“SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D20RHT

Created by Functions to create 2nd order HEXA (20-node elements) elements:

a. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>TRANS or ROT or SWEEP or GLIDE and

VOLUMEs>OFFSET>OFFSET or LAYERED OFFSET with starting surface mesh that
contains 2nd order quad shells or facets of solids.

b. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>MAP with master area that contains 2nd order quad shells.

c. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 8 nodes in combination with

ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Order to transit them to 2nd order HEXAs.

Use the above functions to create 20-node quadratic bricks and hence select the C3D_ type from
the 'TYPE', R from the 'optional1', H from the 'optional2' and T from 'optional3' pull down menus
respectively (“SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]” card located in
PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D20RT

Created by Functions to create 2nd order HEXA (20-node elements) elements:

a. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>TRANS or ROT or SWEEP or GLIDE and

VOLUMEs>OFFSET>OFFSET or LAYERED OFFSET with starting surface mesh that
contains 2nd order quad shells or facets of solids.

b. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>MAP with master area that contains 2nd order quad shells.

c. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 8 nodes in combination with

ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Order to transit them to 2nd order HEXAs.

Use the above functions to create 20-node quadratic bricks and hence select the C3D_ type from
the 'TYPE', R from the 'optional1' and T from 'optional3' pull down menus respectively (“SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D20T

Created by Functions to create 2nd order HEXA (20-node elements) elements:

a. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>TRANS or ROT or SWEEP or GLIDE and

VOLUMEs>OFFSET>OFFSET or LAYERED OFFSET with starting surface mesh that
contains 2nd order quad shells or facets of solids.

b. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>MAP with master area that contains 2nd order quad shells.

c. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 8 nodes in combination with

ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Order to transit them to 2nd order HEXAs.

Use the above functions to create 20-node quadratic bricks and hence select the C3D_ type from
the 'TYPE' and T from 'optional3' pull down menus respectively (“SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT
TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D4

Created by Functions to create 1st order TETRA (4-node elements) elements:

a. MESH menu: Define a volume from 1st order shell elements (only Quads, only Trias, Mixed)
by using VOLUMEs>DEFINE or VOLUMEs>INFO>DETECT functions and then
MESHV>TETRA FEM or TETRA CFD or TETRA + LAYERS or HEXA INTERIOR to
create TETRAs.

b. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 4 nodes.

Use the above functions to create 4-node linear tetras and hence select the C3D_ type from the
'TYPE' pull down menu of “SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]” card
that exists in PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D4E

Created by Functions to create 1st order TETRA (4-node elements) elements:

a. MESH menu: Define a volume from 1st order shell elements (only Quads, only Trias, Mixed)
by using VOLUMEs>DEFINE or VOLUMEs>INFO>DETECT functions and then
MESHV>TETRA FEM or TETRA CFD or TETRA + LAYERS or HEXA INTERIOR to
create TETRAs.

b. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 4 nodes.

Use the above functions to create 4-node linear tetras and hence select the C3D_ type from the
'TYPE' and E from the 'optional3' pull down menus respectively (“SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT
TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D4H

Created by Functions to create 1st order TETRA (4-node elements) elements:

c. MESH menu: Define a volume from 1st order shell elements (only Quads, only Trias, Mixed)
by using VOLUMEs>DEFINE or VOLUMEs>INFO>DETECT functions and then
MESHV>TETRA FEM or TETRA CFD or TETRA + LAYERS or HEXA INTERIOR to
create TETRAs.

d. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 4 nodes.

Use the above functions to create 4-node linear tetras and hence select the C3D_ type from the
'TYPE' and H from the 'optional2' pulls down menus respectively (“SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D4T

Created by Functions to create 1st order TETRA (4-node elements) elements:

a. MESH menu: Define a volume from 1st order shell elements (only Quads, only Trias, Mixed)
by using VOLUMEs>DEFINE or VOLUMEs>INFO>DETECT functions and then
MESHV>TETRA FEM or TETRA CFD or TETRA + LAYERS or HEXA INTERIOR to
create TETRAs.

b. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 4 nodes.

Use the above functions to create 4-node linear tetras and hence select the C3D_ type from the
'TYPE' and T from the 'optional3' pull down menus respectively (“SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT
TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D6

Created by Functions to create 1st order PENTA (6-node elements) elements:

a. MESH menu: Define a volume from 1st order shell elements (only Trias, Mixed) by using
VOLUMEs>DEFINE or VOLUMEs>INFO>DETECT functions and then
MESHV>TETRA + LAYERS or HEXA INTERIOR to create PENTAs.

b. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>TRANS or ROT or SWEEP or GLIDE and

VOLUMEs>OFFSET>OFFSET or LAYERED OFFSET with starting surface mesh that
contains tria shells or facets of solids.

c. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>MAP with master area that contains tria shells.

d. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 6 nodes.

Use the above functions to create 6-node linear triangular prisms and hence select the C3D_ type
from the 'TYPE' pull down menu of “SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”
card that exists in PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D6E

Created by Functions to create 1st order PENTA (6-node elements) elements:

a. MESH menu: Define a volume from 1st order shell elements (only Trias, Mixed) by using
VOLUMEs>DEFINE or VOLUMEs>INFO>DETECT functions and then
MESHV>TETRA + LAYERS or HEXA INTERIOR to create PENTAs.

b. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>TRANS or ROT or SWEEP or GLIDE and

VOLUMEs>OFFSET>OFFSET or LAYERED OFFSET with starting surface mesh that
contains tria shells or facets of solids.

c. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>MAP with master area that contains tria shells.

d. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 6 nodes.

Use the above functions to create 6-node linear triangular prisms and hence select the C3D_ type
from the 'TYPE' and E from the 'optional3' pulls down menus respectively (“SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID

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SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to

determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D6H

Created by Functions to create 1st order PENTA (6-node elements) elements:

a. MESH menu: Define a volume from 1st order shell elements (only Trias, Mixed) by using
VOLUMEs>DEFINE or VOLUMEs>INFO>DETECT functions and then
MESHV>TETRA + LAYERS or HEXA INTERIOR to create PENTAs.

b. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>TRANS or ROT or SWEEP or GLIDE and

VOLUMEs>OFFSET>OFFSET or LAYERED OFFSET with starting surface mesh that
contains tria shells or facets of solids.

c. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>MAP with master area that contains tria shells.

d. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 6 nodes.

Use the above functions to create 6-node linear triangular prisms and hence select the C3D_ type
from the 'TYPE' and H from the 'optional2' pulls down menus respectively (“SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D6T

Created by Functions to create 1st order PENTA (6-node elements) elements:

a. MESH menu: Define a volume from 1st order shell elements (only Trias, Mixed) by using
VOLUMEs>DEFINE or VOLUMEs>INFO>DETECT functions and then
MESHV>TETRA + LAYERS or HEXA INTERIOR to create PENTAs.

b. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>TRANS or ROT or SWEEP or GLIDE and

VOLUMEs>OFFSET>OFFSET or LAYERED OFFSET with starting surface mesh that
contains tria shells or facets of solids.

c. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>MAP with master area that contains tria shells.

d. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 6 nodes.

Use the above functions to create 6-node linear triangular prisms and hence select the C3D_ type
from the 'TYPE' and T from the 'optional3' pull down menus respectively (“SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

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Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D8

Created by Functions to create 1st order HEXA (8-node elements) elements:

a. MESH menu: Define a volume from 1st order shell elements (only Quads, Mixed) by using
VOLUMEs>DEFINE or VOLUMEs>INFO>DETECT functions and then
MESHV>TETRA + LAYERS or HEXA INTERIOR to create HEXAs.

b. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>TRANS or ROT or SWEEP or GLIDE and

VOLUMEs>OFFSET>OFFSET or LAYERED OFFSET with starting surface mesh that
contains quad shells or facets of solids.

c. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>MAP with master area that contains quad shells.

d. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 8 nodes.

Use the above functions to create 8-node linear bricks and hence select the C3D_ type from the
'TYPE' pull down menu of “SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]” card that
exists in PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D8E

Created by Functions to create 1st order HEXA (8-node elements) elements:

a. MESH menu: Define a volume from 1st order shell elements (only Quads, Mixed) by using
VOLUMEs>DEFINE or VOLUMEs>INFO>DETECT functions and then
MESHV>TETRA + LAYERS or HEXA INTERIOR to create HEXAs.

b. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>TRANS or ROT or SWEEP or GLIDE and

VOLUMEs>OFFSET>OFFSET or LAYERED OFFSET with starting surface mesh that
contains quad shells or facets of solids.

c. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>MAP with master area that contains quad shells.

d. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 8 nodes.

Use the above functions to create 8-node linear bricks and hence select the C3D_ type from the
'TYPE' and E from the 'optional3'pull down menus respectively (“SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT
TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D8H

Created by Functions to create 1st order HEXA (8-node elements) elements:

a. MESH menu: Define a volume from 1st order shell elements (only Quads, Mixed) by using
VOLUMEs>DEFINE or VOLUMEs>INFO>DETECT functions and then
MESHV>TETRA + LAYERS or HEXA INTERIOR to create HEXAs.

b. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>TRANS or ROT or SWEEP or GLIDE and

VOLUMEs>OFFSET>OFFSET or LAYERED OFFSET with starting surface mesh that
contains quad shells or facets of solids.

c. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>MAP with master area that contains quad shells.

d. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 8 nodes.

Use the above functions to create 8-node linear bricks and hence select the C3D_ type from the
'TYPE' and H from the 'optional2'pull down menus respectively (“SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT
TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D8HT

Created by Functions to create 1st order HEXA (8-node elements) elements:

a. MESH menu: Define a volume from 1st order shell elements (only Quads, Mixed) by using
VOLUMEs>DEFINE or VOLUMEs>INFO>DETECT functions and then
MESHV>TETRA + LAYERS or HEXA INTERIOR to create HEXAs.

b. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>TRANS or ROT or SWEEP or GLIDE and

VOLUMEs>OFFSET>OFFSET or LAYERED OFFSET with starting surface mesh that
contains quad shells or facets of solids.

c. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>MAP with master area that contains quad shells.

d. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 8 nodes.

Use the above functions to create 8-node linear bricks and hence select the C3D_ type from the
'TYPE', H from the 'optional2' and T from 'optional3' pull down menus respectively (“SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D8I

Created by Functions to create 1st order HEXA (8-node elements) elements:

a. MESH menu: Define a volume from 1st order shell elements (only Quads, Mixed) by using
VOLUMEs>DEFINE or VOLUMEs>INFO>DETECT functions and then
MESHV>TETRA + LAYERS or HEXA INTERIOR to create HEXAs.

b. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>TRANS or ROT or SWEEP or GLIDE and

VOLUMEs>OFFSET>OFFSET or LAYERED OFFSET with starting surface mesh that
contains quad shells or facets of solids.

c. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>MAP with master area that contains quad shells.

d. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 8 nodes.

Use the above functions to create 8-node linear bricks and hence select the C3D_ type from the
'TYPE' and I from the 'optional1' pull down menus respectively (“SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT
TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D8IH

Created by Functions to create 1st order HEXA (8-node elements) elements:

a. MESH menu: Define a volume from 1st order shell elements (only Quads, Mixed) by using
VOLUMEs>DEFINE or VOLUMEs>INFO>DETECT functions and then
MESHV>TETRA + LAYERS or HEXA INTERIOR to create HEXAs.

b. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>TRANS or ROT or SWEEP or GLIDE and

VOLUMEs>OFFSET>OFFSET or LAYERED OFFSET with starting surface mesh that
contains quad shells or facets of solids.

c. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>MAP with master area that contains quad shells.

d. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 8 nodes.

Use the above functions to create 8-node linear bricks and hence select the C3D_ type from the
'TYPE', I from the 'optional1'and H from the 'optional2' pull down menus respectively (“SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D8R

Created by Functions to create 1st order HEXA (8-node elements) elements:

a. MESH menu: Define a volume from 1st order shell elements (only Quads, Mixed) by using
VOLUMEs>DEFINE or VOLUMEs>INFO>DETECT functions and then
MESHV>TETRA + LAYERS or HEXA INTERIOR to create HEXAs.

b. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>TRANS or ROT or SWEEP or GLIDE and

VOLUMEs>OFFSET>OFFSET or LAYERED OFFSET with starting surface mesh that
contains quad shells or facets of solids.

c. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>MAP with master area that contains quad shells.

d. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 8 nodes.

Use the above functions to create 8-node linear bricks and hence select the C3D_ type from the
'TYPE' and R from the 'optional1' pulls down menu respectively (“SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT
TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D8RH

Created by Functions to create 1st order HEXA (8-node elements) elements:

a. MESH menu: Define a volume from 1st order shell elements (only Quads, Mixed) by using
VOLUMEs>DEFINE or VOLUMEs>INFO>DETECT functions and then
MESHV>TETRA + LAYERS or HEXA INTERIOR to create HEXAs.

b. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>TRANS or ROT or SWEEP or GLIDE and

VOLUMEs>OFFSET>OFFSET or LAYERED OFFSET with starting surface mesh that
contains quad shells or facets of solids.

c. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>MAP with master area that contains quad shells.

d. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 8 nodes.

Use the above functions to create 8-node linear bricks and hence select the C3D_ type from the
'TYPE', R from the 'optional1' and H from the 'optional2' pulls down menus respectively (“SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

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Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D8RHT

Created by Functions to create 1st order HEXA (8-node elements) elements:

a. MESH menu: Define a volume from 1st order shell elements (only Quads, Mixed) by using
VOLUMEs>DEFINE or VOLUMEs>INFO>DETECT functions and then
MESHV>TETRA + LAYERS or HEXA INTERIOR to create HEXAs.

b. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>TRANS or ROT or SWEEP or GLIDE and

VOLUMEs>OFFSET>OFFSET or LAYERED OFFSET with starting surface mesh that
contains quad shells or facets of solids.

c. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>MAP with master area that contains quad shells.

d. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 8 nodes.

Use the above functions to create 8-node linear bricks and hence select the C3D_ type from the
'TYPE', R from the 'optional1', H from the 'optional2' and T from 'optional3' pulls down menus
respectively (“SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]” card located in
PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D8RT

Created by Functions to create 1st order HEXA (8-node elements) elements:

a. MESH menu: Define a volume from 1st order shell elements (only Quads, Mixed) by using
VOLUMEs>DEFINE or VOLUMEs>INFO>DETECT functions and then
MESHV>TETRA + LAYERS or HEXA INTERIOR to create HEXAs.

b. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>TRANS or ROT or SWEEP or GLIDE and

VOLUMEs>OFFSET>OFFSET or LAYERED OFFSET with starting surface mesh that
contains quad shells or facets of solids.

c. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>MAP with master area that contains quad shells.

d. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 8 nodes.

Use the above functions to create 8-node linear bricks and hence select the C3D_ type from the
'TYPE', R from the 'optional1' and T from 'optional3' pulls down menus respectively (“SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D8T

Created by Functions to create 1st order HEXA (8-node elements) elements:

a. MESH menu: Define a volume from 1st order shell elements (only Quads, Mixed) by using
VOLUMEs>DEFINE or VOLUMEs>INFO>DETECT functions and then
MESHV>TETRA + LAYERS or HEXA INTERIOR to create HEXAs.

b. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>TRANS or ROT or SWEEP or GLIDE and

VOLUMEs>OFFSET>OFFSET or LAYERED OFFSET with starting surface mesh that
contains quad shells or facets of solids.

c. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>MAP with master area that contains quad shells.

d. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 8 nodes.

Use the above functions to create 8-node linear bricks and hence select the C3D_ type from the
'TYPE' and T from 'optional3' pulls down menus respectively (“SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT
TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID

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SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to

determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CAX3

Created by The most basic functions to create 1st order triangular (3-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with TRIA or MIXED button, if unmeshed macros
exist in the current file.

b. Use MESH>ELEMENTs>NEW>NEW by selecting 3 nodes. The same function is placed in

DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW as well.

c. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (3-

node) and SURF (3-node) element types to SHELLs.

d. Use AUXILIARIES>BOLT function to create SHELLs choosing the 'TRIAS' option from
the pull down menus of 'Head' or 'Nut' section.

Use the above functions to create triangular (3-node) shells and hence select the CAX_ type from
the ‘TYPE’ pull down menu of “SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”
card that exists in PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CAX elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CAX3H

Created by The most basic functions to create 1st order triangular (3-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with TRIA or MIXED button, if unmeshed macros
exist in the current file.

b. Use MESH>ELEMENTs>NEW>NEW by selecting 3 nodes. The same function is placed in

DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW as well.

c. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (3-

node) and SURF (3-node) element types to SHELLs.

d. Use AUXILIARIES>BOLT function to create SHELLs choosing the 'TRIAS' option from
the pull down menus of 'Head' or 'Nut' section.

Use the above functions to create triangular (3-node) shells and hence select the CAX_ type from
the 'TYPE' and H from the 'optional2' pull down menus respectively (“SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CAX elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CAX3T

Created by The most basic functions to create 1st order triangular (3-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with TRIA or MIXED button, if unmeshed macros
exist in the current file.

b. Use MESH>ELEMENTs>NEW>NEW by selecting 3 nodes. The same function is placed in

DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW as well.

c. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (3-

node) and SURF (3-node) element types to SHELLs.

d. Use AUXILIARIES>BOLT function to create SHELLs choosing the 'TRIAS' option from
the pull down menus of 'Head' or 'Nut' section.

Use the above functions to create triangular (3-node) shells and hence select the CAX_ type from
the 'TYPE' and T from the 'optional3' pull down menus respectively (“SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

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Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CAX elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CAX4

Created by Functions to create 1st order quadrilateral (4-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button, if unmeshed macros
exist in the current file.

b. Use MESH>ELEMENTs>NEW>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes and line

elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively. The same function is placed in
DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL as well.

c. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (4-

node), SURF (4-node), GASKET and GASKET (2nd order) element types to SHELLs.

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (4-node) shells and hence select the CAX_ type
from the 'TYPE' pull down menu of “SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE
[SHELL_SECTION]” card that exists in PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CAX elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CAX4H

Created by Functions to create 1st order quadrilateral (4-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button, if unmeshed macros
exist in the current file.

b. Use MESH>ELEMENTs>NEW>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes and line

elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively. The same function is placed in
DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL as well.

c. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (4-

node), SURF (4-node), GASKET and GASKET (2nd order) element types to SHELLs.

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (4-node) shells and hence select the CAX_ type
from the 'TYPE' and H from the 'optional2' pull down menus respectively (“SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CAX elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CAX4HT

Created by Functions to create 1st order quadrilateral (4-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button, if unmeshed macros
exist in the current file.

b. Use MESH>ELEMENTs>NEW>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes and line

elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively. The same function is placed in
DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL as well.

c. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (4-

node), SURF (4-node), GASKET and GASKET (2nd order) element types to SHELLs.

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (4-node) shells and hence select the CAX_ type
from the ‘TYPE’, H from the 'optional2' and T from the 'optional3' pull down menus respectively
(“SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

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Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CAX elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CAX4I

Created by Functions to create 1st order quadrilateral (4-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button, if unmeshed macros
exist in the current file.

b. Use MESH>ELEMENTs>NEW>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes and line

elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively. The same function is placed in
DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL as well.

c. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (4-

node), SURF (4-node), GASKET and GASKET (2nd order) element types to SHELLs.

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (4-node) shells and hence select the CAX_ type
from the 'TYPE' and I from the 'optional1' pull down menus respectively (“SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CAX elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CAX4IH

Created by Functions to create 1st order quadrilateral (4-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button, if unmeshed macros
exist in the current file.

b. Use MESH>ELEMENTs>NEW>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes and line

elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively. The same function is placed in
DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL as well.

c. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (4-

node), SURF (4-node), GASKET and GASKET (2nd order) element types to SHELLs.

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (4-node) shells and hence select the CAX_ type
from the 1st, I from the 'optional1' and H from the 'optional2'‘TYPE’ pull down menus respectively
(“SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CAX elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CAX4R

Created by Functions to create 1st order quadrilateral (4-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button, if unmeshed macros
exist in the current file.

b. Use MESH>ELEMENTs>NEW>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes and line

elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively. The same function is placed in
DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL as well.

c. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (4-

node), SURF (4-node), GASKET and GASKET (2nd order) element types to SHELLs.

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (4-node) shells and hence select the CAX_ type
from the 'TYPE' and R from the 'optional1' pull down menus respectively (“SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

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Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CAX elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CAX4RH

Created by Functions to create 1st order quadrilateral (4-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button, if unmeshed macros
exist in the current file.

b. Use MESH>ELEMENTs>NEW>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes and line

elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively. The same function is placed in
DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL as well.

c. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (4-

node), SURF (4-node), GASKET and GASKET (2nd order) element types to SHELLs.

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (4-node) shells and hence select the CAX_ type
from the 1st, R from the 'optional1' and H from the 'optional2'‘TYPE’ pull down menus
respectively (“SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card located in
PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CAX elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CAX4RHT

Created by Functions to create 1st order quadrilateral (4-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button, if unmeshed macros
exist in the current file.

b. Use MESH>ELEMENTs>NEW>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes and line

elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively. The same function is placed in
DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL as well.

c. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (4-

node), SURF (4-node), GASKET and GASKET (2nd order) element types to SHELLs.

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (4-node) shells and hence select the CAX_ type
from the ‘TYPE’, R from the 'optional1', H from the 'optional2' and T from the 'optional3' pull
down menus respectively (“SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card
located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CAX elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CAX4RT

Created by Functions to create 1st order quadrilateral (4-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button, if unmeshed macros
exist in the current file.

b. Use MESH>ELEMENTs>NEW>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes and line

elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively. The same function is placed in
DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL as well.

c. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (4-

node), SURF (4-node), GASKET and GASKET (2nd order) element types to SHELLs.

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (4-node) shells and hence select the CAX_ type
from the 'TYPE', R from the 'optional1' and T from the 'optional3' pull down menus respectively
(“SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

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Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CAX elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CAX4T

Created by Functions to create 1st order quadrilateral (4-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button, if unmeshed macros
exist in the current file.

b. Use MESH>ELEMENTs>NEW>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes and line

elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively. The same function is placed in
DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL as well.

c. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (4-

node), SURF (4-node), GASKET and GASKET (2nd order) element types to SHELLs.

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (4-node) shells and hence select the CAX_ type
from the 'TYPE' and T from the 'optional3' pull down menus respectively (“SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CAX elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CAX6

Created by The most basic functions to create 2nd order triangular (6-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with TRIA or MIXED button and '2nd ORD.' flag
active, if unmeshed macros exist in the current file.

b. Use DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW to create Trias by selecting 3 nodes in

combination with DECK > ABAQUS > ELEMENTs > Change Order to transit them to
2nd order (6-node).

Use the above functions to create triangular (6-node) shells and hence select the CAX_ type from
the ‘TYPE’ pull down menu of “SHELL SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”
card that exists in PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CAX elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CAX6H

Created by The most basic functions to create 2nd order triangular (6-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with TRIA or MIXED button and '2nd ORD.' flag
active, if unmeshed macros exist in the current file.

b. Use DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW to create Trias by selecting 3 nodes in

combination with DECK > ABAQUS > ELEMENTs > Change Order to transit them to
2nd order (6-node).

Use the above functions to create triangular (6-node) shells and hence select the CAX_ type from
the 'TYPE' and H from the 'optional2' pull down menus respectively (“SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CAX elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a

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shell section inside ANSA.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CAX6M

Created by The most basic functions to create 2nd order triangular (6-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with TRIA or MIXED button and '2nd ORD.' flag
active, if unmeshed macros exist in the current file.

b. Use DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW to create Trias by selecting 3 nodes in

combination with DECK > ABAQUS > ELEMENTs > Change Order to transit them to
2nd order (6-node).

Use the above functions to create triangular (6-node) shells and hence select the CAX_ type from
the 'TYPE' and M from the 'optional1' pull down menus respectively (“SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CAX elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CAX6MH

Created by The most basic functions to create 2nd order triangular (6-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with TRIA or MIXED button and '2nd ORD.' flag
active, if unmeshed macros exist in the current file.

b. Use DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW to create Trias by selecting 3 nodes in

combination with DECK > ABAQUS > ELEMENTs > Change Order to transit them to
2nd order (6-node).

Use the above functions to create triangular (6-node) shells and hence select the CAX_ type from
the 1st, M from the 'optional1' and H from the 'optional2'‘TYPE’ pull down menus respectively
(“SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

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Remarks
The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CAX elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CAX6MHT

Created by The most basic functions to create 2nd order triangular (6-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with TRIA or MIXED button and '2nd ORD.' flag
active, if unmeshed macros exist in the current file.

b. Use DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW to create Trias by selecting 3 nodes in

combination with DECK > ABAQUS > ELEMENTs > Change Order to transit them to
2nd order (6-node).

Use the above functions to create triangular (6-node) shells and hence select the CAX_ type from
the 'TYPE', M from the 'optional1', H from the 'optional2' and T from the 'optional3' pull down
menus respectively (“SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card located
in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CAX elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CAX6MT

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Created by The most basic functions to create 2nd order triangular (6-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with TRIA or MIXED button and '2nd ORD.' flag
active, if unmeshed macros exist in the current file.

b. Use DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW to create Trias by selecting 3 nodes in

combination with DECK > ABAQUS > ELEMENTs > Change Order to transit them to
2nd order (6-node).

Use the above functions to create triangular (6-node) shells and hence select the CAX_ type from
the 'TYPE', M from the 'optional1' and T from the 'optional3' pull down menus respectively
(“SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CAX elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CAX8

Created by The most basic functions to create 2nd order quadrilateral (8-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button and '2nd ORD.' flag
active, if unmeshed macros exist in the current file.

b. Use DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes

and line elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively in combination with DECK > ABAQUS
> ELEMENTs > Change Order to transit them to 2nd order (8-node).

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (8-node) shells and hence select the CAX_ type
from the ‘TYPE’ pull down menu (“SHELL SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE
[SHELL_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CAX elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CAX8H

Created by The most basic functions to create 2nd order quadrilateral (8-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button and '2nd ORD.' flag
active, if unmeshed macros exist in the current file.

b. Use DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes

and line elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively in combination with DECK > ABAQUS
> ELEMENTs > Change Order to transit them to 2nd order (8-node).

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (8-node) shells and hence select the CAX_ type
from the 'TYPE' and H from the 'optional2' pull down menus respectively (“SHELL SECTION &
ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CAX elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CAX8HT

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Created by The most basic functions to create 2nd order quadrilateral (8-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button and '2nd ORD.' flag
active, if unmeshed macros exist in the current file.

b. Use DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes

and line elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively in combination with DECK > ABAQUS
> ELEMENTs > Change Order to transit them to 2nd order (8-node).

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (8-node) shells and hence select the CAX_ type
from the ‘TYPE’, H from the 'optional2' and T from the 'optional3' pull down menus respectively
(“SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CAX elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CAX8R

Created by The most basic functions to create 2nd order quadrilateral (8-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button and '2nd ORD.' flag
active, if unmeshed macros exist in the current file.

b. Use DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes

and line elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively in combination with DECK >
ABAQUS > ELEMENTs > Change Order to transit them to 2nd order (8-node).

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (8-node) shells and hence select the CAX_ type
from the 'TYPE' and R from the 'optional1' pull down menus respectively (“SHELL SECTION &
ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CAX elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CAX8RH

Created by The most basic functions to create 2nd order quadrilateral (8-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button and '2nd ORD.' flag
active, if unmeshed macros exist in the current file.

b. Use DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes

and line elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively in combination with DECK > ABAQUS
> ELEMENTs > Change Order to transit them to 2nd order (8-node).

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (8-node) shells and hence select the CAX_ type
from the 1st, R from 'optional1' and H from the 'optional2'‘TYPE’ pull down menus respectively
(“SHELL SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CAX elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CAX8RHT

Created by The most basic functions to create 2nd order quadrilateral (8-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button and '2nd ORD.' flag
active, if unmeshed macros exist in the current file.

b. Use DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes

and line elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively in combination with DECK >
ABAQUS > ELEMENTs > Change Order to transit them to 2nd order (8-node).

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (8-node) shells and hence select the CAX_ type
from the ‘TYPE’, R from the 'optional1', H from the 'optional2' and T from the 'optional3' pull
down menus respectively (“SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card
located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CAX elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CAX8RT

Created by The most basic functions to create 2nd order quadrilateral (8-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button and '2nd ORD.' flag
active, if unmeshed macros exist in the current file.

b. Use DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes

and line elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively in combination with DECK >
ABAQUS > ELEMENTs > Change Order to transit them to 2nd order (8-node).

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (8-node) shells and hence select the CAX_ type
from the 'TYPE', R from the 'optional1' and T from the 'optional3' pull down menus respectively
(“SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CAX elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CAX8T

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Created by The most basic functions to create 2nd order quadrilateral (8-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button and '2nd ORD.' flag
active, if unmeshed macros exist in the current file.

b. Use DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes

and line elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively in combination with DECK > ABAQUS
> ELEMENTs > Change Order to transit them to 2nd order (8-node).

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (8-node) shells and hence select the CAX_ type
from the 'TYPE' and T from the 'optional3' pull down menus respectively (“SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CAX elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=COH3D6

Created by ELEMENTs>COHESIVE by selecting 6 nodes properly.

Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>3-d Entities to switch existing PENTAs (1st and 2nd
order), continuum shells (6-node) and GASKETs (6-node and 12-node) to COHESIVE.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “COHESIVE
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [COHESIVE_SECTION]” card. See also GENERAL REMARKS
how to determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=COH3D8

Created by ELEMENTs>COHESIVE by selecting 8 nodes properly.

Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>3-d Entities to switch existing HEXAs (1st and 2nd order),
continuum shells (8-node) and GASKETs (8-node and 18-node) to COHESIVE.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “COHESIVE
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [COHESIVE_SECTION]” card. See also GENERAL REMARKS
how to determine the name of ELSET parameter.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CONN3D2

Created by ELEMENTs>CONN3D2>TWO NODES or ONE NODE (for grounded connectors.

Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>1-d Entities function to switch existing 1D-element types

to CONNECTORs.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “CONNECTOR
SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE [CONNECTOR_SECTION]” card. See also GENERAL
REMARKS how to determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CPE3

Created by The most basic functions to create 1st order triangular (3-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with TRIA or MIXED button, if unmeshed macros
exist in the current file.

b. Use MESH>ELEMENTs>NEW>NEW by selecting 3 nodes. The same function is placed in

DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW as well.

c. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (3-

node) and SURF (3-node) element types to SHELLs.

d. Use AUXILIARIES>BOLT function to create SHELLs choosing the 'TRIAS' option from
the pull down menus of 'Head' or 'Nut' section.

Use the above functions to create triangular (3-node) shells and hence select the CPE_ type from
the ‘TYPE’ pull down menu of “SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”
card that exists in PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CPE elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CPE3H

Created by The most basic functions to create 1st order triangular (3-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with TRIA or MIXED button, if unmeshed macros
exist in the current file.

b. Use MESH>ELEMENTs>NEW>NEW by selecting 3 nodes. The same function is placed in

DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW as well.

c. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (3-

node) and SURF (3-node) element types to SHELLs.

d. Use AUXILIARIES>BOLT function to create SHELLs choosing the 'TRIAS' option from
the pull down menus of 'Head' or 'Nut' section.

Use the above functions to create triangular (3-node) shells and hence select the CPE_ type from
the 'TYPE' and H from the 'optional2' pull down menus respectively (“SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CPE elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CPE3T

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Created by The most basic functions to create 1st order triangular (3-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with TRIA or MIXED button, if unmeshed macros
exist in the current file.

b. Use MESH>ELEMENTs>NEW>NEW by selecting 3 nodes. The same function is placed in

DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW as well.

c. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (3-

node) and SURF (3-node) element types to SHELLs.

d. Use AUXILIARIES>BOLT function to create SHELLs choosing the 'TRIAS' option from
the pull down menus of 'Head' or 'Nut' section.

Use the above functions to create triangular (3-node) shells and hence select the CPE_ type from
the 'TYPE' and T from the 'optional3' pull down menus respectively (“SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CPE elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CPE4

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Created by Functions to create 1st order quadrilateral (4-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button, if unmeshed macros
exist in the current file.

b. Use MESH>ELEMENTs>NEW>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes and line

elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively. The same function is placed in
DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL as well.

c. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (4-

node), SURF (4-node), GASKET and GASKET (2nd order) element types to SHELLs.

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (4-node) shells and hence select the CPE_ type
from the ‘TYPE’ pull down menu of “SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE
[SHELL_SECTION]” card that exists in PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CPE elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CPE4H

Created by Functions to create 1st order quadrilateral (4-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button, if unmeshed macros
exist in the current file.

b. Use MESH>ELEMENTs>NEW>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes and line

elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively. The same function is placed in
DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL as well.

c. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (4-

node), SURF (4-node), GASKET and GASKET (2nd order) element types to SHELLs.

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (4-node) shells and hence select the CPE_ type
from the 'TYPE' and H from the 'optional2' pull down menus respectively (“SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

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The properties of CPE elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CPE4HT

Created by Functions to create 1st order quadrilateral (4-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button, if unmeshed macros
exist in the current file.

b. Use MESH>ELEMENTs>NEW>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes and line

elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively. The same function is placed in
DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL as well.

c. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (4-

node), SURF (4-node), GASKET and GASKET (2nd order) element types to SHELLs.

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (4-node) shells and hence select the CPE_ type
from the 'TYPE' and H from the 'optional2' and T from the 'optional3' pull down menus
respectively (“SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card located in
PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.
The properties of CPE elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CPE4I

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Created by Functions to create 1st order quadrilateral (4-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button, if unmeshed macros
exist in the current file.

b. Use MESH>ELEMENTs>NEW>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes and line

elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively. The same function is placed in
DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL as well.

c. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (4-

node), SURF (4-node), GASKET and GASKET (2nd order) element types to SHELLs.

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (4-node) shells and hence select the CPE_ type
from the 'TYPE' and I from the 'optional1' pull down menus respectively (“SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CPE elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CPE4IH

Created by Functions to create 1st order quadrilateral (4-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button, if unmeshed macros
exist in the current file.

b. Use MESH>ELEMENTs>NEW>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes and line

elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively. The same function is placed in
DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL as well.

c. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (4-

node), SURF (4-node), GASKET and GASKET (2nd order) element types to SHELLs.

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (4-node) shells and hence select the CPE_ type
from the 1st, I from the 'optional1' and H from the 'optional2'‘TYPE’ pull down menus respectively
(“SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

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The properties of CPE elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CPE4R

Created by Functions to create 1st order quadrilateral (4-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button, if unmeshed macros
exist in the current file.

b. Use MESH>ELEMENTs>NEW>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes and line

elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively. The same function is placed in
DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL as well.

c. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (4-

node), SURF (4-node), GASKET and GASKET (2nd order) element types to SHELLs.

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (4-node) shells and hence select the CPE_ type
from the 'TYPE' and R from the 'optional1' pull down menus respectively (“SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CPE elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CPE4RH

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Created by Functions to create 1st order quadrilateral (4-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button, if unmeshed macros
exist in the current file.

b. Use MESH>ELEMENTs>NEW>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes and line

elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively. The same function is placed in
DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL as well.

c. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (4-

node), SURF (4-node), GASKET and GASKET (2nd order) element types to SHELLs.

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (4-node) shells and hence select the CPE_ type
from the 1st, R from the 'optional1' and H from the 'optional2'‘TYPE’ pull down menus
respectively (“SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card located in
PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CPE elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CPE4RHT

Created by Functions to create 1st order quadrilateral (4-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button, if unmeshed macros
exist in the current file.

b. Use MESH>ELEMENTs>NEW>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes and line

elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively. The same function is placed in
DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL as well.

c. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (4-

node), SURF (4-node), GASKET and GASKET (2nd order) element types to SHELLs.

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (4-node) shells and hence select the CPE_ type
from the ‘TYPE’, R from the 'optional1', H from the 'optional2' and T from the 'optional3' pull
down menus respectively (“SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card
located in PR.LIST).

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Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CPE elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CPE4RT

Created by Functions to create 1st order quadrilateral (4-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button, if unmeshed macros
exist in the current file.

b. Use MESH>ELEMENTs>NEW>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes and line

elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively. The same function is placed in
DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL as well.

c. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (4-

node), SURF (4-node), GASKET and GASKET (2nd order) element types to SHELLs.

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (4-node) shells and hence select the CPE_ type
from the ‘TYPE’, R from the 'optional1' and T from the 'optional3' pull down menus respectively
(“SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CPE elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CPE4T

Created by Functions to create 1st order quadrilateral (4-node) shell elements:

α. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button, if unmeshed macros
exist in the current file.

β. Use MESH>ELEMENTs>NEW>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes and line

elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively. The same function is placed in
DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL as well.

χ. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (4-

node), SURF (4-node), GASKET and GASKET (2nd order) element types to SHELLs.

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (4-node) shells and hence select the CPE_ type
from the ‘TYPE’ and T from the 'optional3' pull down menus respectively (“SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CPE elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CPE6

Created by The most basic functions to create 2nd order triangular (6-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with TRIA or MIXED button and '2nd ORD.' flag
active, if unmeshed macros exist in the current file.

b. Use DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW to create Trias by selecting 3 nodes in

combination with DECK > ABAQUS > ELEMENTs > Change Order to transit them to
2nd order (6-node).

Use the above functions to create triangular (6-node) shells and hence select the CPE_ type from
the ‘TYPE’ pull down menu of “SHELL SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”
card that exists in PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

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The properties of CPE elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CPE6H

Created by The most basic functions to create 2nd order triangular (6-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with TRIA or MIXED button and '2nd ORD.' flag
active, if unmeshed macros exist in the current file.

b. Use DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW to create Trias by selecting 3 nodes in

combination with DECK > ABAQUS > ELEMENTs > Change Order to transit them to
2nd order (6-node).

Use the above functions to create triangular (6-node) shells and hence select the CPE_ type from
the 'TYPE' and H from the 'optional2' pull down menus respectively (“SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CPE elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CPE6M

Created by The most basic functions to create 2nd order triangular (6-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with TRIA or MIXED button and '2nd ORD.' flag
active, if unmeshed macros exist in the current file.

b. Use DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW to create Trias by selecting 3 nodes in

combination with DECK > ABAQUS > ELEMENTs > Change Order to transit them to
2nd order (6-node).

Use the above functions to create triangular (6-node) shells and hence select the CPE_ type from
the 'TYPE' and M from the 'optional1' pull down menus respectively (“SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

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Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CPE elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CPE6MH

Created by The most basic functions to create 2nd order triangular (6-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with TRIA or MIXED button and '2nd ORD.' flag
active, if unmeshed macros exist in the current file.

b. Use DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW to create Trias by selecting 3 nodes in

combination with DECK > ABAQUS > ELEMENTs > Change Order to transit them to
2nd order (6-node).

Use the above functions to create triangular (6-node) shells and hence select the CPE_ type from
the 1st, M from the 'optional1' and H from the 'optional2'‘TYPE’ pull down menus respectively
(“SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CPE elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CPE6MHT

Created by The most basic functions to create 2nd order triangular (6-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with TRIA or MIXED button and '2nd ORD.' flag
active, if unmeshed macros exist in the current file.

b. Use DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW to create Trias by selecting 3 nodes in

combination with DECK > ABAQUS > ELEMENTs > Change Order to transit them to
2nd order (6-node).

Use the above functions to create triangular (6-node) shells and hence select the CPE_ type from
the ‘TYPE’, M from the 'optional1', H from the 'optional2' and T from the 'optional3' pull down
menus respectively (“SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card located
in PR.LIST).

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Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CPE elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CPE6MT

Created by The most basic functions to create 2nd order triangular (6-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with TRIA or MIXED button and '2nd ORD.' flag
active, if unmeshed macros exist in the current file.

b. Use DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW to create Trias by selecting 3 nodes in

combination with DECK > ABAQUS > ELEMENTs > Change Order to transit them to
2nd order (6-node).

Use the above functions to create triangular (6-node) shells and hence select the CPE_ type from
the ‘TYPE’, M from the 'optional1' and T from the 'optional3' pull down menus respectively
(“SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CPE elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CPE8

Created by The most basic functions to create 2nd order quadrilateral (8-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button and '2nd ORD.' flag
active, if unmeshed macros exist in the current file.

b. Use DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes

and line elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively in combination with DECK > ABAQUS
> ELEMENTs > Change Order to transit them to 2nd order (8-node).

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (8-node) shells and hence select the CPE_ type
from the ‘TYPE’ pull down menu (“SHELL SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE
[SHELL_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CPE elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CPE8H

Created by The most basic functions to create 2nd order quadrilateral (8-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button and '2nd ORD.' flag
active, if unmeshed macros exist in the current file.

b. Use DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes

and line elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively in combination with DECK > ABAQUS
> ELEMENTs > Change Order to transit them to 2nd order (8-node).

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (8-node) shells and hence select the CPE_ type
from the 'TYPE' and H from the 'optional2' pull down menus respectively (“SHELL SECTION &
ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CPE elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CPE8HT

Created by The most basic functions to create 2nd order quadrilateral (8-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button and '2nd ORD.' flag
active, if unmeshed macros exist in the current file.

b. Use DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes

and line elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively in combination with DECK > ABAQUS
> ELEMENTs > Change Order to transit them to 2nd order (8-node).

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (8-node) shells and hence select the CPE_ type
from the 'TYPE', H from the 'optional2' and T from the 'optional3' pull down menus respectively
(“SHELL SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CPE elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CPE8R

Created by The most basic functions to create 2nd order quadrilateral (8-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button and '2nd ORD.' flag
active, if unmeshed macros exist in the current file.

b. Use DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes

and line elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively in combination with DECK > ABAQUS
> ELEMENTs > Change Order to transit them to 2nd order (8-node).

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (8-node) shells and hence select the CPE_ type
from the 'TYPE' and R from the 'optional1' pull down menus respectively (“SHELL SECTION &
ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CPE elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CPE8RH

Created by The most basic functions to create 2nd order quadrilateral (8-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button and '2nd ORD.' flag
active, if unmeshed macros exist in the current file.

b. Use DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes

and line elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively in combination with DECK > ABAQUS
> ELEMENTs > Change Order to transit them to 2nd order (8-node).

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (8-node) shells and hence select the CPE_ type
from the 1st, R from 'optional1' and H from the 'optional2'‘TYPE’ pull down menus respectively
(“SHELL SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.
The properties of CPE elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CPE8RHT

Created by The most basic functions to create 2nd order quadrilateral (8-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button and '2nd ORD.' flag
active, if unmeshed macros exist in the current file.

b. Use DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes

and line elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively in combination with DECK > ABAQUS
> ELEMENTs > Change Order to transit them to 2nd order (8-node).

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (8-node) shells and hence select the CPE_ type
from the ‘TYPE’, R from 'optional1', H from the 'optional2' and T from the 'optional3' pull down
menus respectively (“SHELL SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card located
in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CPE elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a

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shell section inside ANSA.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CPE8RT

Created by The most basic functions to create 2nd order quadrilateral (8-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button and '2nd ORD.' flag
active, if unmeshed macros exist in the current file.

b. Use DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes

and line elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively in combination with DECK > ABAQUS
> ELEMENTs > Change Order to transit them to 2nd order (8-node).

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (8-node) shells and hence select the CPE_ type
from the ‘TYPE’, R from 'optional1' and T from the 'optional3' pull down menus respectively
(“SHELL SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CPE elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CPE8T

Created by The most basic functions to create 2nd order quadrilateral (8-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button and '2nd ORD.' flag
active, if unmeshed macros exist in the current file.

b. Use DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes

and line elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively in combination with DECK > ABAQUS
> ELEMENTs > Change Order to transit them to 2nd order (8-node).

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (8-node) shells and hence select the CPE_ type
from the ‘TYPE’ and T from the 'optional3' pull down menus respectively (“SHELL SECTION &
ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

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Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CPE elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CPS3

Created by The most basic functions to create 1st order triangular (3-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with TRIA or MIXED button, if unmeshed macros
exist in the current file.

b. Use MESH>ELEMENTs>NEW>NEW by selecting 3 nodes. The same function is placed in

DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW as well.

c. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (3-

node) and SURF (3-node) element types to SHELLs.

d. Use AUXILIARIES>BOLT function to create SHELLs choosing the 'TRIAS' option from
the pull down menus of 'Head' or 'Nut' section.

Use the above functions to create triangular (3-node) shells and hence select the CPS_ type from
the ‘TYPE’ pull down menu of “SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”
card that exists in PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CPS elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CPS3T

Created by The most basic functions to create 1st order triangular (3-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with TRIA or MIXED button, if unmeshed macros
exist in the current file.

b. Use MESH>ELEMENTs>NEW>NEW by selecting 3 nodes. The same function is placed in

DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW as well.

c. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (3-

node) and SURF (3-node) element types to SHELLs.

d. Use AUXILIARIES>BOLT function to create SHELLs choosing the 'TRIAS' option from
the pull down menus of 'Head' or 'Nut' section.

Use the above functions to create triangular (3-node) shells and hence select the CPS_ type from
the ‘TYPE’ and T from 'optional2' pull down menus of “SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE
[SHELL_SECTION]” card that exists in PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CPS elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CPS4

Created by Functions to create 1st order quadrilateral (4-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button, if unmeshed macros
exist in the current file.

b. Use MESH>ELEMENTs>NEW>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes and line

elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively. The same function is placed in
DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL as well.

c. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (4-

node), SURF (4-node), GASKET and GASKET (2nd order) element types to SHELLs.

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (4-node) shells and hence select the CPS_ type
from the ‘TYPE’ pull down menu of “SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE
[SHELL_SECTION]” card that exists in PR.LIST.

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Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CPS elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CPS4I

Created by Functions to create 1st order quadrilateral (4-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button, if unmeshed macros
exist in the current file.

b. Use MESH>ELEMENTs>NEW>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes and line

elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively. The same function is placed in
DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL as well.

c. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (4-

node), SURF (4-node), GASKET and GASKET (2nd order) element types to SHELLs.

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (4-node) shells and hence select the CPS_ type
from the 'TYPE' and I from the 'optional1' pull down menus respectively (“SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CPS elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CPS4R

Created by Functions to create 1st order quadrilateral (4-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button, if unmeshed macros
exist in the current file.

b. Use MESH>ELEMENTs>NEW>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes and line

elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively. The same function is placed in
DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL as well.

c. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (4-

node), SURF (4-node), GASKET and GASKET (2nd order) element types to SHELLs.

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (4-node) shells and hence select the CPS_ type
from the 'TYPE' and R from the 'optional1' pull down menus respectively (“SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CPS elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CPS4RT

Created by Functions to create 1st order quadrilateral (4-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button, if unmeshed macros
exist in the current file.

b. Use MESH>ELEMENTs>NEW>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes and line

elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively. The same function is placed in
DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL as well.

c. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (4-

node), SURF (4-node), GASKET and GASKET (2nd order) element types to SHELLs.

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (4-node) shells and hence select the CPS_ type
from the 'TYPE', R from the 'optional1' and T from 'optional2' pull down menus respectively
(“SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

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Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CPS elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CPS4T

Created by Functions to create 1st order quadrilateral (4-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button, if unmeshed macros
exist in the current file.

b. Use MESH>ELEMENTs>NEW>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes and line

elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively. The same function is placed in
DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL as well.

c. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (4-

node), SURF (4-node), GASKET and GASKET (2nd order) element types to SHELLs.

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (4-node) shells and hence select the CPS_ type
from the 'TYPE' and T from 'optional2' pull down menus respectively (“SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CPS elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CPS6

Created by The most basic functions to create 2nd order triangular (6-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with TRIA or MIXED button and '2nd ORD.' flag
active, if unmeshed macros exist in the current file.

b. Use DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW to create Trias by selecting 3 nodes in

combination with DECK > ABAQUS > ELEMENTs > Change Order to transit them to
2nd order (6-node).

Use the above functions to create triangular (6-node) shells and hence select the CPS_ type from
the ‘TYPE’ pull down menu of “SHELL SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”
card that exists in PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CPS elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CPS6M

Created by The most basic functions to create 2nd order triangular (6-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with TRIA or MIXED button and '2nd ORD.' flag
active, if unmeshed macros exist in the current file.

b. Use DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW to create Trias by selecting 3 nodes in

combination with DECK > ABAQUS > ELEMENTs > Change Order to transit them to
2nd order (6-node).

Use the above functions to create triangular (6-node) shells and hence select the CPS_ type from
the 'TYPE' and M from the 'optional1' pull down menus respectively (“SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CPS elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CPS6MT

Created by The most basic functions to create 2nd order triangular (6-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with TRIA or MIXED button and '2nd ORD.' flag
active, if unmeshed macros exist in the current file.

b. Use DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW to create Trias by selecting 3 nodes in

combination with DECK > ABAQUS > ELEMENTs > Change Order to transit them to
2nd order (6-node).

Use the above functions to create triangular (6-node) shells and hence select the CPS_ type from
the 'TYPE, M from the 'optional1' and T from 'optional2' pull down menus respectively (“SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CPS elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CPS8

Created by The most basic functions to create 2nd order quadrilateral (8-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button and '2nd ORD.' flag
active, if unmeshed macros exist in the current file.

b. Use DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes

and line elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively in combination with DECK > ABAQUS
> ELEMENTs > Change Order to transit them to 2nd order (8-node).

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (8-node) shells and hence select the CPS_ type
from the ‘TYPE’ pull down menu (“SHELL SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE
[SHELL_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CPS elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CPS8R

Created by The most basic functions to create 2nd order quadrilateral (8-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button and '2nd ORD.' flag
active, if unmeshed macros exist in the current file.

b. Use DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes

and line elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively in combination with DECK > ABAQUS
> ELEMENTs > Change Order to transit them to 2nd order (8-node).

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (8-node) shells and hence select the CPS_ type from
the 'TYPE' and R from the 'optional1' pull down menus respectively (“SHELL SECTION &
ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CPS elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CPS8RT

Created by The most basic functions to create 2nd order quadrilateral (8-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button and '2nd ORD.' flag
active, if unmeshed macros exist in the current file.

b. Use DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes

and line elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively in combination with DECK > ABAQUS
> ELEMENTs > Change Order to transit them to 2nd order (8-node).

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (8-node) shells and hence select the CPS_ type
from the 'TYPE' R from the 'optional1' and T from 'optional2' pull down menus respectively
(“SHELL SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

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The properties of CPS elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=CPS8T

Created by The most basic functions to create 2nd order quadrilateral (8-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button and '2nd ORD.' flag
active, if unmeshed macros exist in the current file.

b. Use DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes

and line elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively in combination with DECK > ABAQUS
> ELEMENTs > Change Order to transit them to 2nd order (8-node).

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (8-node) shells and hence select the CPS_ type
from the 'TYPE' and T from 'optional2' pull down menus respectively (“SHELL SECTION &
ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of CPS elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=DASHPOT1

Created by ELEMENTs>DASHPOT>ONE NODE by selecting one node, having defined Fixed Dir. ‘TYPE’
from the specific “DASHPOT [DASHPOT_PROP]” card located in PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “DASHPOT
[DASHPOT_PROP]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of ELSET
parameter.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=DASHPOT2

Created by ELEMENTs>DASHPOT>TWO NODES by selecting two nodes, having defined Fixed Dir.
‘TYPE’ from the specific “DASHPOT [DASHPOT_PROP]” card located in PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “DASHPOT
[DASHPOT_PROP]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of ELSET
parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=DASHPOTA

Created by ELEMENTs>DASHPOT>TWO NODES by selecting two nodes, having defined Axial ‘TYPE’
from the specific “DASHPOT [DASHPOT_PROP]” card located in PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “DASHPOT
[DASHPOT_PROP]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of ELSET
parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=DC1D2

Created by Functions to create linear (2-node) 1-D link element:

a. ELEMENTs>TRUSS.

b. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>1-d Entities function to switch existing 1D-element

types to TRUSS.

c. Use AUXILIARIES>BOLT function to create TRUSS elements choosing the relative option
from the pull down menus of ‘Head’, ‘Body’ or ‘Nut’ section.

d. Use ELEMENTs>SHELL>ON LINE EL to create TRUSS elements by selecting the

respective option located in ‘Rigid Body Type’ section.

Use any of the above functions to create truss elements and hence select the DC1D2 from the
‘TYPE’ pull down menu of “SOLID SECTION [TRUSS_PROP]” card that exists in PR.LIST.

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Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION [TRUSS_PROP]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of
ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=DC1D2E

Created by Functions to create linear (2-node) 1-D link element:

a. ELEMENTs>TRUSS.

b. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>1-d Entities function to switch existing 1D-element

types to TRUSS.

c. Use AUXILIARIES>BOLT function to create TRUSS elements choosing the relative option
from the pull down menus of ‘Head’, ‘Body’ or ‘Nut’ section.

d. Use ELEMENTs>SHELL>ON LINE EL to create TRUSS elements by selecting the

respective option located in ‘Rigid Body Type’ section.

Use any of the above functions to create truss elements and hence select the DC1D2 from the
‘TYPE’ and E from 'optional1' pull down menus of “SOLID SECTION [TRUSS_PROP]” card that
exists in PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION [TRUSS_PROP]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of
ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=DC2D3

Created by The most basic functions to create 1st order triangular (3-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with TRIA or MIXED button, if unmeshed macros exist
in the current file.

b. Use MESH>ELEMENTs>NEW>NEW by selecting 3 nodes. The same function is placed in

DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW as well.

c. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (3-

node) and SURF (3-node) element types to SHELLs.

d. Use AUXILIARIES>BOLT function to create SHELLs choosing the 'TRIAS' option from
the pull down menus of 'Head' or 'Nut' section.

Use the above functions to create triangular (3-node) shells and hence select the DC2D_ type from
the ‘TYPE’ pull down menu of “SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”
card that exists in PR.LIST.

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Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of DC2D elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through
a shell section inside ANSA.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=DC2D3E

Created by The most basic functions to create 1st order triangular (3-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with TRIA or MIXED button, if unmeshed macros exist
in the current file.

b. Use MESH>ELEMENTs>NEW>NEW by selecting 3 nodes. The same function is placed in

DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW as well.

c. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (3-node)

and SURF (3-node) element types to SHELLs.

d. Use AUXILIARIES>BOLT function to create SHELLs choosing the 'TRIAS' option from
the pull down menus of 'Head' or 'Nut' section.

Use the above functions to create triangular (3-node) shells and hence select the DC2D_ type from
the ‘TYPE’ and E from 'optional1' pull down menus of “SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE
[SHELL_SECTION]” card that exists in PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of DC2D elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=DC2D4

Created by Functions to create 1st order quadrilateral (4-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button, if unmeshed macros
exist in the current file.

b. Use MESH>ELEMENTs>NEW>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes and line

elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively. The same function is placed in
DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL as well.

c. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (4-

node), SURF (4-node), GASKET and GASKET (2nd order) element types to SHELLs.

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (4-node) shells and hence select the DC2D_ type
from the ‘TYPE’ pull down menu of “SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE
[SHELL_SECTION]” card that exists in PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of DC2D elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=DC2D4E

Created by Functions to create 1st order quadrilateral (4-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button, if unmeshed macros
exist in the current file.

b. Use MESH>ELEMENTs>NEW>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes and line

elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively. The same function is placed in
DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL as well.

c. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (4-

node), SURF (4-node), GASKET and GASKET (2nd order) element types to SHELLs.

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (4-node) shells and hence select the DC2D_ type
from the 'TYPE' and E from the 'optional1' pull down menus respectively (“SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

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Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of DC2D elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=DC2D6

Created by The most basic functions to create 2nd order triangular (6-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with TRIA or MIXED button and '2nd ORD.' flag
active, if unmeshed macros exist in the current file.

b. Use DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW to create Trias by selecting 3 nodes in

combination with DECK > ABAQUS > ELEMENTs > Change Order to transit them to
2nd order (6-node).

Use the above functions to create triangular (6-node) shells and hence select the DC2D_ type from
the ‘TYPE’ pull down menu of “SHELL SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”
card that exists in PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of DC2D elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=DC2D6E

Created by The most basic functions to create 2nd order triangular (6-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with TRIA or MIXED button and '2nd ORD.' flag
active, if unmeshed macros exist in the current file.

b. Use DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW to create Trias by selecting 3 nodes in

combination with DECK > ABAQUS > ELEMENTs > Change Order to transit them to
2nd order (6-node).

Use the above functions to create triangular (6-node) shells and hence select the DC2D_ type from
the 'TYPE' and E from the 'optional1' pull down menus respectively (“SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of DC2D elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through
a shell section inside ANSA.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=DC2D8

Created by The most basic functions to create 2nd order quadrilateral (8-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button and '2nd ORD.' flag
active, if unmeshed macros exist in the current file.

b. Use DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes

and line elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively in combination with DECK > ABAQUS
> ELEMENTs > Change Order to transit them to 2nd order (8-node).

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (8-node) shells and hence select the DC2D_ type
from the ‘TYPE’ pull down menu (“SHELL SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE
[SHELL_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of DC2D elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a

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shell section inside ANSA.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=DC2D8E

Created by The most basic functions to create 2nd order quadrilateral (8-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button and '2nd ORD.' flag
active, if unmeshed macros exist in the current file.

b. Use DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes

and line elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively in combination with DECK > ABAQUS
> ELEMENTs > Change Order to transit them to 2nd order (8-node).

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (8-node) shells and hence select the DC2D_ type
from the 'TYPE' and E from the 'optional1' pull down menus respectively (“SHELL SECTION &
ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of DC2D elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=DC3D10

Created by Functions to create 2nd order TETRA (10-node elements) elements:

a. MESH menu: Define a volume from 2nd order shell elements (only Trias) by using
VOLUMEs>DEFINE or VOLUMEs>INFO>DETECT functions and then
MESHV>TETRA FEM or TETRA CFD to create TETRAs.

b. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 4 nodes in combination with

ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Order to transit them to 2nd order TETRAs.

Use the above functions to create 10-node quadratic tetras and hence select the DC3D_ type from
the ‘TYPE’ pull down menu of “SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]” card
that exists in PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
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determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=DC3D10E

Created by Functions to create 2nd order TETRA (10-node elements) elements:

a. MESH menu: Define a volume from 2nd order shell elements (only Trias) by using
VOLUMEs>DEFINE or VOLUMEs>INFO>DETECT functions and then
MESHV>TETRA FEM or TETRA CFD to create TETRAs.

b. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 4 nodes in combination with

ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Order to transit them to 2nd order TETRAs.

Use the above functions to create 10-node quadratic tetras and hence select the DC3D_ type from
the 'TYPE' and E from the 'optional1' pulls down menus respectively (“SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=DC3D15

Created by Functions to create 2nd order PENTA (15-node elements) elements:

a. MESH menu: Define a volume from 2nd order shell elements (only Trias) by using
VOLUMEs>DEFINE or VOLUMEs>INFO>DETECT functions and then
MESHV>TETRA + LAYERS or HEXA INTERIOR to create PENTAs.

b. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>TRANS or ROT or SWEEP or GLIDE and

VOLUMEs>OFFSET>OFFSET or LAYERED OFFSET with starting surface mesh that
contains 2nd order triangular shells or facets of solids.

c. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>MAP with master area that contains 2nd order triangular
shells.

d. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 6 nodes in combination with

ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Order to transit them to 2nd order PENTAs.

Use the above functions to create 15-node quadratic triangular prisms and hence select the DC3D_
type from the ‘TYPE’ pull down menu of “SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE
[SOLID_SECTION]” card that exists in PR.LIST.

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Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=DC3D15E

Created by Functions to create 2nd order PENTA (15-node elements) elements:

a. MESH menu: Define a volume from 2nd order shell elements (only Trias) by using
VOLUMEs>DEFINE or VOLUMEs>INFO>DETECT functions and then
MESHV>TETRA + LAYERS or HEXA INTERIOR to create PENTAs.

b. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>TRANS or ROT or SWEEP or GLIDE and

VOLUMEs>OFFSET>OFFSET or LAYERED OFFSET with starting surface mesh that
contains 2nd order triangular shells or facets of solids.

c. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>MAP with master area that contains 2nd order triangular
shells.

d. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 6 nodes in combination with

ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Order to transit them to 2nd order PENTAs.

Use the above functions to create 15-node quadratic triangular prisms and hence select the DC3D_
type from the 'TYPE' and E from the 'optional1' pull down menus respectively (“SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=DC3D20

Created by Functions to create 2nd order HEXA (20-node elements) elements:

a. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>TRANS or ROT or SWEEP or GLIDE and

VOLUMEs>OFFSET>OFFSET or LAYERED OFFSET with starting surface mesh that
contains 2nd order quad shells or facets of solids.

b. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>MAP with master area that contains 2nd order quad shells.

c. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 8 nodes in combination with

ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Order to transit them to 2nd order HEXAs.

Use the above functions to create 20-node quadratic bricks and hence select the DC3D_ type from
the ‘TYPE’ pull down menu of “SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]” card
that exists in PR.LIST.

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Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=DC3D20E

Created by Functions to create 2nd order HEXA (20-node elements) elements:

a. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>TRANS or ROT or SWEEP or GLIDE and

VOLUMEs>OFFSET>OFFSET or LAYERED OFFSET with starting surface mesh that
contains 2nd order quad shells or facets of solids.

b. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>MAP with master area that contains 2nd order quad shells.

c. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 8 nodes in combination with

ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Order to transit them to 2nd order HEXAs.

Use the above functions to create 20-node quadratic bricks and hence select the DC3D_ type from
the 'TYPE' and E from the 'optional1' pulls down menus respectively (“SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=DC3D4

Created by Functions to create 1st order TETRA (4-node elements) elements:

a. MESH menu: Define a volume from 1st order shell elements (only Quads, only Trias, Mixed)
by using VOLUMEs>DEFINE or VOLUMEs>INFO>DETECT functions and then
MESHV>TETRA FEM or TETRA CFD or TETRA + LAYERS or HEXA INTERIOR to
create TETRAs.

b. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 4 nodes.

Use the above functions to create 4-node linear tetras and hence select the DC3D_ type from the
‘TYPE’ pull down menu of “SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]” card
that exist in PR.LIST.

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Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=DC3D4E

Created by Functions to create 1st order TETRA (4-node elements) elements:

a. MESH menu: Define a volume from 1st order shell elements (only Quads, only Trias, Mixed)
by using VOLUMEs>DEFINE or VOLUMEs>INFO>DETECT functions and then
MESHV>TETRA FEM or TETRA CFD or TETRA + LAYERS or HEXA INTERIOR to
create TETRAs.

b. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 4 nodes.

Use the above functions to create 4-node linear tetras and hence select the DC3D_ type from the
'TYPE' and E from the 'optional1' pulls down menus respectively (“SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=DC3D6

Created by Functions to create 1st order PENTA (6-node elements) elements:

a. MESH menu: Define a volume from 1st order shell elements (only Trias, Mixed) by using
VOLUMEs>DEFINE or VOLUMEs>INFO>DETECT functions and then
MESHV>TETRA + LAYERS or HEXA INTERIOR to create PENTAs.

b. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>TRANS or ROT or SWEEP or GLIDE and

VOLUMEs>OFFSET>OFFSET or LAYERED OFFSET with starting surface mesh that
contains tria shells or facets of solids.

c. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>MAP with master area that contains tria shells.

d. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 6 nodes.

Use the above functions to create 6-node linear triangular prisms and hence select the DC3D_ type
from the ‘TYPE’ pull down menu of “SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE
[SOLID_SECTION]” card that exist in PR.LIST.

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Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=DC3D6E

Created by Functions to create 1st order PENTA (6-node elements) elements:

a. MESH menu: Define a volume from 1st order shell elements (only Trias, Mixed) by using
VOLUMEs>DEFINE or VOLUMEs>INFO>DETECT functions and then
MESHV>TETRA + LAYERS or HEXA INTERIOR to create PENTAs.

b. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>TRANS or ROT or SWEEP or GLIDE and

VOLUMEs>OFFSET>OFFSET or LAYERED OFFSET with starting surface mesh that
contains tria shells or facets of solids.

c. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>MAP with master area that contains tria shells.

d. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 6 nodes.

Use the above functions to create 6-node linear triangular prisms and hence select the DC3D_ type
from the 'TYPE' and E from the 'optional1' pulls down menus respectively (“SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=DC3D8

Created by Functions to create 1st order HEXA (8-node elements) elements:

a. MESH menu: Define a volume from 1st order shell elements (only Quads, Mixed) by using
VOLUMEs>DEFINE or VOLUMEs>INFO>DETECT functions and then
MESHV>TETRA + LAYERS or HEXA INTERIOR to create HEXAs.

b. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>TRANS or ROT or SWEEP or GLIDE and

VOLUMEs>OFFSET>OFFSET or LAYERED OFFSET with starting surface mesh that
contains quad shells or facets of solids.

c. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>MAP with master area that contains quad shells.

d. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 8 nodes.

Use the above functions to create 8-node linear bricks and hence select the DC3D_ type from the
‘TYPE’ pull down menu of “SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]” card
that exist in PR.LIST.

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Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=DC3D8E

Created by Functions to create 1st order HEXA (8-node elements) elements:

a. MESH menu: Define a volume from 1st order shell elements (only Quads, Mixed) by using
VOLUMEs>DEFINE or VOLUMEs>INFO>DETECT functions and then
MESHV>TETRA + LAYERS or HEXA INTERIOR to create HEXAs.

b. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>TRANS or ROT or SWEEP or GLIDE and

VOLUMEs>OFFSET>OFFSET or LAYERED OFFSET with starting surface mesh that
contains quad shells or facets of solids.

c. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>MAP with master area that contains quad shells.

d. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 8 nodes.

Use the above functions to create 8-node linear bricks and hence select the DC3D_ type from the
'TYPE' and E from the 'optional1' pulls down menus respectively (“SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=DCC1D2

Created by Functions to create linear (2-node) 1-D link element:

a. ELEMENTs>TRUSS.

b. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>1-d Entities function to switch existing 1D-element

types to TRUSS.

c. Use AUXILIARIES>BOLT function to create TRUSS elements choosing the relative option
from the pull down menus of ‘Head’, ‘Body’ or ‘Nut’ section.

d. Use ELEMENTs>SHELL>ON LINE EL to create TRUSS elements by selecting the

respective option located in ‘Rigid Body Type’ section.

Use any of the above functions to create truss elements and hence select the DCC1D2 from the
‘TYPE’ pull down menu of “SOLID SECTION [TRUSS_PROP]” card that exists in PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION [TRUSS_PROP]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of
ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=DCC1D2D

Created by Functions to create linear (2-node) 1-D link element:

a. ELEMENTs>TRUSS.

b. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>1-d Entities function to switch existing 1D-element

types to TRUSS.

c. Use AUXILIARIES>BOLT function to create TRUSS elements choosing the relative option
from the pull down menus of ‘Head’, ‘Body’ or ‘Nut’ section.

d. Use ELEMENTs>SHELL>ON LINE EL to create TRUSS elements by selecting the

respective option located in ‘Rigid Body Type’ section.

Use any of the above functions to create truss elements and hence select the DCC1D2 from the
‘TYPE’ and D from 'optional1' pull down menus of “SOLID SECTION [TRUSS_PROP]” card
that exists in PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION [TRUSS_PROP]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of
ELSET parameter.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=DCC2D4

Created by Functions to create 1st order quadrilateral (4-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button, if unmeshed macros
exist in the current file.

b. Use MESH>ELEMENTs>NEW>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes and line

elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively. The same function is placed in
DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL as well.

c. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (4-

node), SURF (4-node), GASKET and GASKET (2nd order) element types to SHELLs.

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (4-node) shells and hence select the DCC2D4 type
from the ‘TYPE’ pull down menu of “SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE
[SHELL_SECTION]” card that exists in PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of DCC2D4 elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined
through a shell section inside ANSA.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=DCC2D4D

Created by Functions to create 1st order quadrilateral (4-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button, if unmeshed macros
exist in the current file.

b. Use MESH>ELEMENTs>NEW>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes and line

elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively. The same function is placed in
DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL as well.

c. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (4-

node), SURF (4-node), GASKET and GASKET (2nd order) element types to SHELLs.

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (4-node) shells and hence select the DCC2D4 type
from the 'TYPE' and D from the 'optional1' pull down menus respectively (“SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

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Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The properties of DCC2D4 elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined
through a shell section inside ANSA.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=DCC3D8

Created by Functions to create 1st order HEXA (8-node elements) elements:

a. MESH menu: Define a volume from 1st order shell elements (only Quads, Mixed) by using
VOLUMEs>DEFINE or VOLUMEs>INFO>DETECT functions and then
MESHV>TETRA + LAYERS or HEXA INTERIOR to create HEXAs.

b. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>TRANS or ROT or SWEEP or GLIDE and

VOLUMEs>OFFSET>OFFSET or LAYERED OFFSET with starting surface mesh that
contains quad shells or facets of solids.

c. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>MAP with master area that contains quad shells.

d. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 8 nodes.

Use the above functions to create 8-node linear bricks and hence select the DCC3D_ type from the
‘TYPE’ pull down menu of “SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]” card
that exist in PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=DCC3D8D

Created by Functions to create 1st order HEXA (8-node elements) elements:

a. MESH menu: Define a volume from 1st order shell elements (only Quads, Mixed) by using
VOLUMEs>DEFINE or VOLUMEs>INFO>DETECT functions and then
MESHV>TETRA + LAYERS or HEXA INTERIOR to create HEXAs.

b. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>TRANS or ROT or SWEEP or GLIDE and

VOLUMEs>OFFSET>OFFSET or LAYERED OFFSET with starting surface mesh that
contains quad shells or facets of solids.

c. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>MAP with master area that contains quad shells.

d. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 8 nodes.

Use the above functions to create 8-node linear bricks and hence select the DCC3D_ type from the
'TYPE' and D from the 'optional1' pulls down menus respectively (“SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=DCOUP3D

Created by Use one of the functions below:

1. CONSTRAINTs>KINEM>NODES

2. CONSTRAINTs>KINEM>SET

3. CONSTRAINTs>DISTR>NODES

4. CONSTRAINTs>DISTR>SET

and switch to *DISTIBUTING COUPLING/DCOUP3D ‘COUPLING’ through “*COUPLING

[DISTIBUTING_COUPLING/DCOUP3D]” card.

Remarks The ELSET parameter is automatically specified with the standard name: ‘DCOUP3D_(eid)’. Take
control of the ELSET name by changing its ‘eid’ trough the corresponding field of “*COUPLING
[DISTIBUTING_COUPLING/DCOUP3D]” card.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=DGAP

Created by Functions to create 2-node GAPs:

a. ELEMENTs>GAP.

b. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>1-d Entities function to switch existing 1D-element

types to GAPs.

c. Use AUXILIARIES>BOLT function to create GAPs choosing the relative option from the
pull down menus of ‘Head’ or ‘Nut’ section.

d. Use ELEMENTs>SHELL>ON LINE EL to create GAPs by selecting the respective option

located in 'Rigid body type' pull down menu.

Use any of the above functions to create gap elements and hence select the DGAP type from the
‘TYPE’ pull down menu of “*GAP [GAP_PROP]” card that exists in PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “PGAP” card. See
also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=DS3

Created by The most basic functions to create 1st order triangular (3-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with TRIA or MIXED button, if unmeshed macros exist
in the current file.

b. Use MESH>ELEMENTs>NEW>NEW by selecting 3 nodes. The same function is placed in

DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW as well.

c. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (3-node)

and SURF (3-node) element types to SHELLs.

d. Use AUXILIARIES>BOLT function to create SHELLs choosing the 'TRIAS' option from the
pull down menus of 'Head' or 'Nut' section.

Use the above functions to create triangular (3-node) shells and hence select the DS_ type from the
‘TYPE’ pull down menu of “SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card
that exists in PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=DS4

Created by Functions to create 1st order quadrilateral (4-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button, if unmeshed macros
exist in the current file.

b. Use MESH>ELEMENTs>NEW>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes and line

elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively. The same function is placed in
DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL as well.

c. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (4-

node), SURF (4-node), GASKET and GASKET (2nd order) element types to SHELLs.

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (4-node) shells and hence select the DS_ type from
the ‘TYPE’ pull down menu of “SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”
card that exists in PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=DS6

Created by The most basic functions to create 2nd order triangular (6-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with TRIA or MIXED button and '2nd ORD.' flag
active, if unmeshed macros exist in the current file.

b. Use DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW to create Trias by selecting 3 nodes in

combination with DECK > ABAQUS > ELEMENTs > Change Order to transit them to 2nd
order (6-node).

Use the above functions to create triangular (6-node) shells and hence select the DS_ type from the
‘TYPE’ pull down menu of “SHELL SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card
that exists in PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=DS8

Created by The most basic functions to create 2nd order quadrilateral (8-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button and '2nd ORD.' flag
active, if unmeshed macros exist in the current file.

b. Use ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes and line elements

(BEAM, TRUSS) respectively in combination with DECK > ABAQUS > ELEMENTs >
Change Order to transit them to 2nd order (8-node).

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (8-node) shells and hence select the DS_ type from
the ‘TYPE’ pull down menu (“SHELL SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card
located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=GAPCYL

Created by Functions to create 2-node GAPs:

a. ELEMENTs>GAP.

b. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>1-d Entities function to switch existing 1D-element

types to GAPs.

c. Use AUXILIARIES>BOLT function to create GAPs choosing the relative option from the
pull down menus of ‘Head’ or ‘Nut’ section.

d. Use ELEMENTs>SHELL>ON LINE EL to create GAPs by selecting the respective option

located in 'Rigid body type' pull down menu.

Use any of the above functions to create gap elements and hence select the GAPCYL type from the
‘TYPE’ pull down menu of “*GAP [GAP_PROP]” card that exists in PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “PGAP” card. See
also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of ELSET parameter.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=GAPSPHER

Created by Functions to create 2-node GAPs:

a. ELEMENTs>GAP.

b. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>1-d Entities function to switch existing 1D-element

types to GAPs.

c. Use AUXILIARIES>BOLT function to create GAPs choosing the relative option from the
pull down menus of ‘Head’ or ‘Nut’ section.

d. Use ELEMENTs>SHELL>ON LINE EL to create GAPs by selecting the respective option

located in 'Rigid body type' pull down menu.

Use any of the above functions to create gap elements and hence select the GAPSPHER type from
the ‘TYPE’ pull down menu of “*GAP [GAP_PROP]” card that exists in PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “PGAP” card. See
also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=GAPUNI

Created by Functions to create 2-node GAPs:

a. ELEMENTs>GAP.

b. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>1-d Entities function to switch existing 1D-element

types to GAPs.

c. Use AUXILIARIES>BOLT function to create GAPs choosing the relative option from the
pull down menus of ‘Head’ or ‘Nut’ section.

d. Use ELEMENTs>SHELL>ON LINE EL to create GAPs by selecting the respective option

located in 'Rigid body type' pull down menu.

Use any of the above functions to create gap elements and hence select the GAPUNI type from the
‘TYPE’ pull down menu of “ PGAP” card that exists in PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “*GAP
[GAP_PROP]” card. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of ELSET
parameter.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=GAPUNIT

Created by Functions to create 2-node GAPs:

a. ELEMENTs>GAP.

b. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>1-d Entities function to switch existing 1D-element

types to GAPs.

c. Use AUXILIARIES>BOLT function to create GAPs choosing the relative option from the
pull down menus of ‘Head’ or ‘Nut’ section.

d. Use ELEMENTs>SHELL>ON LINE EL to create GAPs by selecting the respective option

located in 'Rigid body type' pull down menu.

Use any of the above functions to create gap elements and hence select the GAPUNIT type from the
‘TYPE’ pull down menu of “*GAP [GAP_PROP]” card that exists in PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “PGAP” card. See
also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=GK3D2

Created by ELEMENTs>GASKET>NODE>LINK by selecting 2 nodes.

Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>1-d Entities function to switch existing ‘1-d element types’
to GASKETs.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “GASKET
SECTION [GASKET_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name
of ELSET parameter.

Use ELEMENTs>GASKET>STACK DIRECTION>INVERT or ROTATE to invert the orientation

of the selected link gaskets if desired. Use ELEMENTs>GASKET>ORIENT BY to assign the same
orientation in a sequence of connected gaskets.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=GK3D2N

Created by Functions to create three-dimensional (2-node) gasket elements:

a. ELEMENTs>GASKET>NODE>LINK by selecting 2 nodes.

b. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>1-d Entities function to switch existing ‘1-d element

types’ to GASKETs.

Use the above functions to create three-dimensional (2-node) gaskets and hence select the N from
the 'optional1' ‘TYPE’ pull down menu (“GASKET SECTION [GASKET_SECTION]” card
located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “GASKET
SECTION [GASKET_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name
of ELSET parameter.

Use ELEMENTs>GASKET>STACK DIRECTION>INVERT or ROTATE to invert the orientation

of the selected link gaskets if desired. Use ELEMENTs>GASKET>ORIENT BY to assign the same
orientation in a sequence of connected gaskets.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=GK3D4L

Created by ELEMENTs>GASKET>NODE>LINE by selecting 4 nodes.

ELEMENTs>GASKET>ELEM>LINE by selecting 1st order quad shell elements.

Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing quad shells (1st and
2nd order), R3D (4-node), SURF (4-node) and 2nd order GASKET (GK3D6L) element types to
GASKETs.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “GASKET
SECTION [GASKET_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of
ELSET parameter.

Use ELEMENTs>GASKET>STACK DIRECTION>INVERT or ROTATE to invert the orientation

of the selected link gaskets if desired. Use ELEMENTs>GASKET>ORIENT BY to assign the same
orientation in a sequence of connected gaskets.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=GK3D4LN

Created by Functions to create three-dimensional line (4-node) gasket elements:

a. ELEMENTs>GASKET>NODE>LINE by selecting 4 nodes.

b. ELEMENTs>GASKET>ELEM>LINE by selecting 1st order quad shell elements.

c. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing quad shells (1st
and 2nd order), R3D (4-node), SURF (4-node) and 2nd order GASKET (GK3D6L) element
types to GASKETs.

Use the above functions to create three-dimensional line (4-node) gaskets and hence select the N
from the 'optional1' ‘TYPE’ pull down menu (“GASKET SECTION [GASKET_SECTION]” card
located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “GASKET
SECTION [GASKET_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of
ELSET parameter.

Use ELEMENTs>GASKET>STACK DIRECTION>INVERT or ROTATE to invert the orientation

of the selected link gaskets if desired. Use ELEMENTs>GASKET>ORIENT BY to assign the same
orientation in a sequence of connected gaskets.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=GK3D6L

Created by ELEMENTs>GASKET>NODE>LINE by selecting 6 nodes.

ELEMENTs>GASKET>ELEM>LINE by selecting 2nd order quad shell elements.

Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing quad shells (2nd
order) element types to GASKETs (2nd order).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “GASKET
SECTION [GASKET_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name
of ELSET parameter.

Use ELEMENTs>GASKET>STACK DIRECTION>INVERT or ROTATE to invert the orientation

of the selected link gaskets if desired. Use ELEMENTs>GASKET>ORIENT BY to assign the same
orientation in a sequence of connected gaskets.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=GK3D6LN

Created by Functions to create three-dimensional line (6-node) gasket elements:

a. ELEMENTs>GASKET>NODE>LINE by selecting 6 nodes.

b. ELEMENTs>GASKET>ELEM>LINE by selecting 2nd order quad shell elements.

c. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing quad shells

(2nd order) element types to GASKETs (2nd order).

Use the above functions to create three-dimensional line (6-node) gaskets and hence select the N
from the 'optional1' ‘TYPE’ pull down menu (“GASKET SECTION [GASKET_SECTION]” card
located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “GASKET
SECTION [GASKET_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name
of ELSET parameter.

Use ELEMENTs>GASKET>STACK DIRECTION>INVERT or ROTATE to invert the orientation

of the selected link gaskets if desired. Use ELEMENTs>GASKET>ORIENT BY to assign the same
orientation in a sequence of connected gaskets.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=GK3D6

Created by ELEMENTs>GASKET>NODE>AREA by selecting 6 nodes.

ELEMENTs>GASKET>ELEM>AREA (from Solids) by selecting existing PENTAs (1st order).

ELEMENTs>GASKET>ELEM>AREA (from Shells) by selecting existing tria shells (1st order).

Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>3-d Entities function to switch existing PENTAs (1st and 2nd
order), continuum shells (6-node) and 2nd order GASKETs (GK3D12M) element types to
GASKETs.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “GASKET
SECTION [GASKET_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name
of ELSET parameter.

Use ELEMENTs>GASKET>STACK DIRECTION>INVERT or ROTATE to invert the orientation

of the selected link gaskets if desired. Use ELEMENTs>GASKET>ORIENT BY to assign the same
orientation in a sequence of connected gaskets.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=GK3D6N

Created by Functions to create three-dimensional (6-node) gasket elements:

a. ELEMENTs>GASKET>NODE>AREA by selecting 6 nodes.

b. ELEMENTs>GASKET>ELEM>AREA (from Solids) by selecting existing PENTAs (1st

order).

c. ELEMENTs>GASKET>ELEM>AREA (from Shells) by selecting existing tria shells (1st

order).

d. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>3-d Entities function to switch existing PENTAs (1st

and 2nd order), continuum shells (6-node) and 2nd order GASKETs (GK3D12M) element
types to GASKETs.

Use the above functions to create three-dimensional (6-node) gaskets and hence select the N from
the 'optional1' ‘TYPE’ pull down menu (“GASKET SECTION [GASKET_SECTION]” card
located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “GASKET
SECTION [GASKET_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of
ELSET parameter.

Use ELEMENTs>GASKET>STACK DIRECTION>INVERT or ROTATE to invert the orientation

of the selected link gaskets if desired. Use ELEMENTs>GASKET>ORIENT BY to assign the same
orientation in a sequence of connected gaskets.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=GK3D8

Created by ELEMENTs>GASKET>NODE>AREA by selecting 8 nodes.

ELEMENTs>GASKET>ELEM>AREA (from Solids) by selecting existing HEXAs (1st order).

ELEMENTs>GASKET>ELEM>AREA (from Shells) by selecting existing quad shells (1st order).

Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>3-d Entities function to switch existing HEXAs (1st and 2nd
order), continuum shells (8-node) and 2nd order GASKETs (GK3D18) element types to GASKETs.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “GASKET
SECTION [GASKET_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of
ELSET parameter.

Use ELEMENTs>GASKET>STACK DIRECTION>INVERT or ROTATE to invert the orientation

of the selected link gaskets if desired. Use ELEMENTs>GASKET>ORIENT BY to assign the same
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orientation in a sequence of connected gaskets.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=GK3D8N

Created by Functions to create three-dimensional (8-node) gasket elements:

a. ELEMENTs>GASKET>NODE>AREA by selecting 6 nodes.

b. ELEMENTs>GASKET>ELEM>AREA (from Solids) by selecting existing HEXAs (1st

order).

c. ELEMENTs>GASKET>ELEM>AREA (from Shells) by selecting existing quad shells (1st

order).

d. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>3-d Entities function to switch existing HEXAs (1st

and 2nd order), continuum shells (8-node) and 2nd order GASKETs (GK3D18) element
types to GASKETs.

Use the above functions to create three-dimensional (8-node) gaskets and hence select the N from
the 'optional1' ‘TYPE’ pull down menu (“GASKET SECTION [GASKET_SECTION]” card
located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “GASKET
SECTION [GASKET_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of
ELSET parameter.

Use ELEMENTs>GASKET>STACK DIRECTION>INVERT or ROTATE to invert the orientation

of the selected link gaskets if desired. Use ELEMENTs>GASKET>ORIENT BY to assign the same
orientation in a sequence of connected gaskets.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=GK3D12M

Created by ELEMENTs>GASKET>NODE>AREA by selecting 12 nodes.

ELEMENTs>GASKET>ELEM>AREA (from Solids) by selecting existing PENTAs (2nd order).

ELEMENTs>GASKET>ELEM>AREA (from Shells) by selecting existing tria shells (2nd order).

Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>3-d Entities function to switch existing PENTAs (2nd order)
element types to GASKETs (2nd order).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “GASKET
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SECTION [GASKET_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of
ELSET parameter.

Use ELEMENTs>GASKET>STACK DIRECTION>INVERT or ROTATE to invert the orientation

of the selected link gaskets if desired. Use ELEMENTs>GASKET>ORIENT BY to assign the same
orientation in a sequence of connected gaskets.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=GK3D12MN

Created by Functions to create three-dimensional (6-node) gasket elements:

a. ELEMENTs>GASKET>NODE>AREA by selecting 12 nodes.

b. ELEMENTs>GASKET>ELEM>AREA (from Solids) by selecting existing PENTAs (2nd

order).

c. ELEMENTs>GASKET>ELEM>AREA (from Shells) by selecting existing tria shells (2nd

order).

d. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>3-d Entities function to switch existing PENTAs (2nd

order) element types to GASKETs (2nd order).

Use the above functions to create three-dimensional (12-node) gaskets and hence select the N from
the 'optional1' ‘TYPE’ pull down menu (“GASKET SECTION [GASKET_SECTION]” card
located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “GASKET
SECTION [GASKET_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of
ELSET parameter.

Use ELEMENTs>GASKET>STACK DIRECTION>INVERT or ROTATE to invert the orientation

of the selected link gaskets if desired. Use ELEMENTs>GASKET>ORIENT BY to assign the same
orientation in a sequence of connected gaskets.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=GK3D18

Created by ELEMENTs>GASKET>NODE>AREA by selecting 18 nodes.

ELEMENTs>GASKET>ELEM>AREA (from Solids) by selecting existing HEXAs (2nd order).

ELEMENTs>GASKET>ELEM>AREA (from Shells) by selecting existing quad shells (2nd order).

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Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>3-d Entities function to switch existing HEXAs (2nd order)
element types to GASKETs (2nd order).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “GASKET
SECTION [GASKET_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of
ELSET parameter.

Use ELEMENTs>GASKET>STACK DIRECTION>INVERT or ROTATE to invert the orientation

of the selected link gaskets if desired. Use ELEMENTs>GASKET>ORIENT BY to assign the same
orientation in a sequence of connected gaskets.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=GK3D18N

Created by Functions to create three-dimensional (6-node) gasket elements:

a. ELEMENTs>GASKET>NODE>AREA by selecting 18 nodes.

b. ELEMENTs>GASKET>ELEM>AREA (from Solids) by selecting existing HEXAs (2nd

order).

c. ELEMENTs>GASKET>ELEM>AREA (from Shells) by selecting existing quad shells (2nd

order).

d. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>3-d Entities function to switch existing HEXAs (2nd

order) element types to GASKETs (2nd order).

Use the above functions to create three-dimensional (18-node) gaskets and hence select the N from
the 'optional1' ‘TYPE’ pull down menu (“GASKET SECTION [GASKET_SECTION]” card
located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “GASKET
SECTION [GASKET_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of
ELSET parameter.

Use ELEMENTs>GASKET>STACK DIRECTION>INVERT or ROTATE to invert the orientation

of the selected link gaskets if desired. Use ELEMENTs>GASKET>ORIENT BY to assign the same
orientation in a sequence of connected gaskets.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=HEATCAP

Created by ELEMENTs>HEATCAP

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Remarks
The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “*HEATCAP
[HEATCAP_PROP]” (Press F2 key in PID field). See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=JOINTC

Created by ELEMENTs>JOINTC.

Using ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>1-d Entities function to switch existing 1D-element types

to JOINTCs.

Using AUXILIARIES>BOLT function to create JOINTCs choosing the relative option from the
pull down menu of ‘Body’ section.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “JOINT
[JOINT_PROP]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of ELSET
parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=M3D3

Created by The most basic functions to create 1st order triangular (3-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with TRIA or MIXED button, if unmeshed macros exist
in the current file.

b. Use MESH>ELEMENTs>NEW>NEW by selecting 3 nodes. The same function is placed in

DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW as well.

c. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (3-node)

and SURF (3-node) element types to SHELLs.

d. Use AUXILIARIES>BOLT function to create SHELLs choosing the ‘TRIAS’ option from
the pull down menus of ‘Head’ or ‘Nut’ section.

Use the above functions to create triangular (3-node) shells and hence select the M3D_ type from
the ‘TYPE’ pull down menu of “SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE
[MEMBRANE_SECTION]” card that exists in PR.LIST.

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Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [MEMBRANE_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS
how to determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=M3D4

Created by Functions to create 1st order quadrilateral (4-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button, if unmeshed macros
exist in the current file.

b. Use MESH>ELEMENTs>NEW>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes and line

elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively. The same function is placed in
DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL as well.

c. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (4-

node), SURF (4-node), GASKET and GASKET (2nd order) element types to SHELLs.

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (4-node) shells and hence select the M3D_ type
from the ‘TYPE’ pull down menu of “SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE
[MEMBRANE_SECTION]” card that exists in PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [MEMBRANE_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS
how to determine the name of ELSET parameter.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=M3D4R

Created by Functions to create 1st order quadrilateral (4-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button, if unmeshed macros
exist in the current file.

b. Use MESH>ELEMENTs>NEW>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes and line

elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively. The same function is placed in
DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL as well.

c. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (4-

node), SURF (4-node), GASKET and GASKET (2nd order) element types to SHELLs.

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (4-node) shells and hence select the M3D_ type
from the 'TYPE' and R from the 'optional1' pull down menu of “SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT
TYPE [MEMBRANE_SECTION]” card that exists in PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [MEMBRANE_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS
how to determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=M3D6

Created by The most basic functions to create 2nd order triangular (6-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with TRIA or MIXED button and '2nd ORD.' flag
active, if unmeshed macros exist in the current file.

b. Use ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW to create Trias by selecting 3 nodes in combination with

ELEMENTs >UTIL>Change Order to transit them to 2nd order (6-node).

Use the above functions to create triangular (6-node) shells and hence select the M3D_ type from
the ‘TYPE’ pull down menu of “SHELL SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE
[MEMBRANE_SECTION]” card that exists in PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [MEMBRANE_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS
how to determine the name of ELSET parameter.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=M3D8

Created by The most basic functions to create 2nd order quadrilateral (8-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button and '2nd ORD.' flag
active, if unmeshed macros exist in the current file.

b. Use ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes and line elements

(BEAM, TRUSS) respectively in combination with ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Order to
transit them to 2nd order (8-node).

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (8-node) shells and hence select the M3D_ type
from the ‘TYPE’ pull down menu (“SHELL SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE
[MEMBRANE_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [MEMBRANE_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS
how to determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=M3D8R

Created by The most basic functions to create 2nd order quadrilateral (8-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button and '2nd ORD.' flag
active, if unmeshed macros exist in the current file.

b. Use ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes and line elements

(BEAM, TRUSS) respectively in combination with ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Order to
transit them to 2nd order (8-node).

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (8-node) shells and hence select the M3D_ type
from the 'TYPE' and R from the 'optional1' pull down menu (“SHELL SECTION & ELEMENT
TYPE [MEMBRANE_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “*ELEMENT
MASS&*ELEMENT ROTARY [MASS]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the
name of ELSET parameter.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=MASS

Created by ELEMENTs>MASS>Node or Set.

ELEMENTs>UTIL>Mass Balance

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “*ELEMENT
MASS&*ELEMENT ROTARY [MASS]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the
name of ELSET parameter.

If PER ELEMENT or PER ELEMENT AREA ‘TYPE’ (“*ELEMENT MASS&*ELEMENT

ROTARY [MASS]” card) is selected in case that ELEMENTs>MASS>Set is performed, the mass
points are written out in a *NONSTRUCTURAL MASS keyword.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=PIPE31

Created by Functions to create 2-node BEAMs in space:

a. ELEMENTs>BEAM.

b. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>1-d Entities function to switch existing 1D-element

types to BEAMs.

c. Use AUXILIARIES>BOLT function to create BEAMs choosing the relative option from the
pull down menus of ‘Head’, ‘Body’ or ‘Nut’ section.

d. Use ELEMENTs>SHELL>ON LINE EL to create BEAMs by selecting the respective option

located in ‘Rigid Body Type’ section.

Use any of the above functions to create beams and hence select the PIPE31 type from the ‘TYPE’
pull down menu of “ BEAM SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [BEAM_SECTION]” card that exists
in PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “BEAM
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [BEAM_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=PIPE31H

Created by Functions to create 2-node BEAMs in space:

a. ELEMENTs>BEAM.

b. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>1-d Entities function to switch existing 1D-element

types to BEAMs.

c. Use AUXILIARIES>BOLT function to create BEAMs choosing the relative option from the
pull down menus of ‘Head’, ‘Body’ or ‘Nut’ section.

d. Use ELEMENTs>SHELL>ON LINE EL to create BEAMs by selecting the respective option

located in ‘Rigid Body Type’ section.

Use any of the above functions to create beams and hence select the PIPE31 type from the 'TYPE'
and H from the 'optional1' pull down menu of “ BEAM SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE
[BEAM_SECTION]” card that exists in PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “BEAM
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [BEAM_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=R3D3

Created by ELEMENTs>RIGID by selecting 3 nodes.

Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing triangular shells

(1st and 2nd order) and SURFs (3-node) element types to R3Ds.

Remarks

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=R3D4

Created by ELEMENTs>RIGID by selecting 4 nodes.

Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing quad shells (1st and
2nd order), SURFs (4-node), GASKETs (GK3D4L) and 2nd order GASKETs (GK3D6L) element
types to R3Ds.

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Remarks

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=ROTARYI

Created by 1. ELEMENTs>MASS>Node.

2. ELEMENTs>MASS>Set by selecting ON EACH NODE ‘TYPE’.

Use one of the above functions to create mass points and type a value at least in one of the ‘I11’,
‘I22’, ‘I33’, ‘I12’, ‘I13’ and ‘I23’ fields to specify ROTARYI elements.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “*ELEMENT
MASS&*ELEMENT ROTARY [MASS]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the
name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=S3R

Created by The most basic functions to create 1st order triangular (3-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with TRIA or MIXED button, if unmeshed macros exist
in the current file.

b. Use MESH>ELEMENTs>NEW>NEW by selecting 3 nodes. The same function is placed in

DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW as well.

c. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (3-node)

and SURF (3-node) element types to SHELLs.

d. Use AUXILIARIES>BOLT function to create SHELLs choosing the TRIAS option from the
pull down menus of ‘Head’ or ‘Nut’ section.

Use the above functions to create triangular (3-node) shells and hence select the S_ type from the
‘TYPE’ pull down menu of “SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card
that exists in PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

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S3 element type is not supported during output because this is identical to element S3R (it can be
only read during input).

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=S3RS

Created by The most basic functions to create 1st order triangular (3-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with TRIA or MIXED button, if unmeshed macros exist
in the current file.

b. Use MESH>ELEMENTs>NEW>NEW by selecting 3 nodes. The same function is placed in

DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW as well.

c. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (3-node)

and SURF (3-node) element types to SHELLs.

d. Use AUXILIARIES>BOLT function to create SHELLs choosing the TRIAS option from the
pull down menus of ‘Head’ or ‘Nut’ section.

Use the above functions to create triangular (3-node) shells and hence select the S_ type from the
'TYPE' and RS from the 'optional1' pull down menu of “SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE
[SHELL_SECTION]” card that exists in PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=S3RT

Created by The most basic functions to create 1st order triangular (3-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with TRIA or MIXED button, if unmeshed macros exist
in the current file.

b. Use MESH>ELEMENTs>NEW>NEW by selecting 3 nodes. The same function is placed in

DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW as well.

c. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (3-node)

and SURF (3-node) element types to SHELLs.

d. Use AUXILIARIES>BOLT function to create SHELLs choosing the TRIAS option from the
pull down menus of ‘Head’ or ‘Nut’ section.

Use the above functions to create triangular (3-node) shells and hence select the S_ type from the
'TYPE, R from the 'optional1' and T from 'optional2' pull down menu of “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card that exists in PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=S3T

Created by The most basic functions to create 1st order triangular (3-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with TRIA or MIXED button, if unmeshed macros exist
in the current file.

b. Use MESH>ELEMENTs>NEW>NEW by selecting 3 nodes. The same function is placed in

DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW as well.

c. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (3-node)

and SURF (3-node) element types to SHELLs.

d. Use AUXILIARIES>BOLT function to create SHELLs choosing the TRIAS option from the
pull down menus of ‘Head’ or ‘Nut’ section.

Use the above functions to create triangular (3-node) shells and hence select the S_ type from the
‘TYPE’ and T from 'optional2'pull down menu of “SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE
[SHELL_SECTION]” card that exists in PR.LIST.

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Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

S3 element type is not supported because this is identical to element S3R.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=S4

Created by Functions to create 1st order quadrilateral (4-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button, if unmeshed macros
exist in the current file.

b. Use MESH>ELEMENTs>NEW>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes and line

elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively. The same function is placed in
DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL as well.

c. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (4-

node), SURF (4-node), GASKET and GASKET (2nd order) element types to SHELLs.

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (4-node) shells and hence select the S_ type from the
‘TYPE’ pull down menu of “SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card
that exists in PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=S4R

Created by Functions to create 1st order quadrilateral (4-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button, if unmeshed macros
exist in the current file.

b. Use MESH>ELEMENTs>NEW>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes and line

elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively. The same function is placed in
DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL as well.

c. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (4-

node), SURF (4-node), GASKET and GASKET (2nd order) element types to SHELLs.

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (4-node) shells and hence select the S_ type from the
'TYPE' and R from the 'optional1' pull down menu of “SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE
[SHELL_SECTION]” card that exists in PR.LIST.

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Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=S4R5

Created by Functions to create 1st order quadrilateral (4-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button, if unmeshed macros
exist in the current file.

b. Use MESH>ELEMENTs>NEW>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes and line

elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively. The same function is placed in
DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL as well.

c. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (4-node),

SURF (4-node), GASKET and GASKET (2nd order) element types to SHELLs.

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (4-node) shells and hence select the S_ type from the
'TYPE' and R5 from the 'optional1' pull down menu of “SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE
[SHELL_SECTION]” card that exists in PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=S4RS

Created by Functions to create 1st order quadrilateral (4-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button, if unmeshed macros
exist in the current file.

b. Use MESH>ELEMENTs>NEW>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes and line

elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively. The same function is placed in
DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL as well.

c. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (4-node),

SURF (4-node), GASKET and GASKET (2nd order) element types to SHELLs.

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (4-node) shells and hence select the S_ type from the
'TYPE' and RS from the 'optional1' pull down menu of “SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE
[SHELL_SECTION]” card that exists in PR.LIST.

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Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=S4RT

Created by Functions to create 1st order quadrilateral (4-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button, if unmeshed macros
exist in the current file.

b. Use MESH>ELEMENTs>NEW>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes and line

elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively. The same function is placed in
DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL as well.

c. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (4-

node), SURF (4-node), GASKET and GASKET (2nd order) element types to SHELLs.

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (4-node) shells and hence select the S_ type from the
'TYPE', R from the 'optional1' and T from the 'optional2'pull down menus of “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card that exists in PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=S4T

Created by Functions to create 1st order quadrilateral (4-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button, if unmeshed macros
exist in the current file.

b. Use MESH>ELEMENTs>NEW>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes and line

elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively. The same function is placed in
DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL as well.

c. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (4-

node), SURF (4-node), GASKET and GASKET (2nd order) element types to SHELLs.

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (4-node) shells and hence select the S_ type from the
'TYPE' and T from the 'optional2' pull down menus of “SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE
[SHELL_SECTION]” card that exists in PR.LIST.

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Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=S8R

Created by The most basic functions to create 2nd order quadrilateral (8-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button and '2nd ORD.' flag
active, if unmeshed macros exist in the current file.

b. Use ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes and line elements

(BEAM, TRUSS) respectively in combination with ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Order to
transit them to 2nd order (8-node).

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (8-node) shells and hence select the S_ type from the
‘TYPE’ pull down menu (“SHELL SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card
located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=S8R5

Created by The most basic functions to create 2nd order quadrilateral (8-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button and '2nd ORD.' flag
active, if unmeshed macros exist in the current file.

b. Use ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes and line elements

(BEAM, TRUSS) respectively in combination with ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Order to
transit them to 2nd order (8-node).

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (8-node) shells and hence select the S_ type from the
'TYPE' and R5 from the 'optional1' pull down menu (“SHELL SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE
[SHELL_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
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SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to

determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=S8RT

Created by The most basic functions to create 2nd order quadrilateral (8-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button and '2nd ORD.' flag
active, if unmeshed macros exist in the current file.

b. Use ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes and line elements

(BEAM, TRUSS) respectively in combination with ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Order to
transit them to 2nd order (8-node).

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (8-node) shells and hence select the S_ type from the
'TYPE', R from the 'optional1' and T from the 'optional2' pull down menus (“SHELL SECTION &
ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=SC6R

Created by ELEMENTs>C.SHELL>NODE by selecting 6 nodes properly.

ELEMENTs>C.SHELL>ELEM by selecting triangular (3-node) shell elements.

Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>3-d Entities function to switch existing PENTAs (1st and
2nd order), GASKETs (GK3D6) and 2nd order GASKETs (GK3D12M) element types to C.SHELL
(SC6R).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [CONTINUUM_SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL
REMARKS how to determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Use ELEMENTs>C.SHELL>ORIENT BY to assign the same orientation in a sequence of

connected continuum shells.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=SC6RT

Created by ELEMENTs>C.SHELL>NODE by selecting 6 nodes properly and switching 'optional1' menu to T.

ELEMENTs>C.SHELL>ELEM by selecting triangular (3-node) shell elements and switching

'optional1' menu to T.

Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>3-d Entities function to switch existing PENTAs (1st and
2nd order), GASKETs (GK3D6) and 2nd order GASKETs (GK3D12M) element types to C.SHELL
(SC6R) and switch 'optional1' menu to T.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [CONTINUUM_SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL
REMARKS how to determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Use ELEMENTs>C.SHELL>ORIENT BY to assign the same orientation in a sequence of

connected continuum shells.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=SC8R

Created by ELEMENTs>C.SHELL>NODE by selecting 8 nodes properly.

ELEMENTs>C.SHELL>ELEM by selecting 1st or/and 2nd quadrilateral shell elements.

Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>3-d Entities function to switch existing HEXAs (1st and 2nd
order), GASKETs (GK3D8) and 2nd order GASKETs (GK3D18) element types to C.SHELL
(SC8R).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [CONTINUUM_SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL
REMARKS how to determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Use ELEMENTs>C.SHELL>ORIENT BY to assign the same orientation in a sequence of

connected continuum shells.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=SC8RT

Created by ELEMENTs>C.SHELL>NODE by selecting 8 nodes properly and switching 'optional1' menu to T.

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ELEMENTs>C.SHELL>ELEM by selecting 1st or/and 2nd quadrilateral shell elements and

switching 'optional1' menu to T.

Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>3-d Entities function to switch existing HEXAs (1st and 2nd
order), GASKETs (GK3D8) and 2nd order GASKETs (GK3D18) element types to C.SHELL
(SC8R) and switch 'optional1' menu to T.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [CONTINUUM_SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL
REMARKS how to determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Use ELEMENTs>C.SHELL>ORIENT BY to assign the same orientation in a sequence of

connected continuum shells.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=SFM3D3

Created by ELEMENTs>SURF by selecting 3 nodes.

Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing 1st and 2nd order tria
shells (3-node, 6-node) and R3D (3-node) element types to SURF (3-node).

Automatically by AUXILIARIES>AIRBAG>Enclose Cavity.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “*SURFACE
SECTION [SURFACE_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name
of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=SFM3D4

Created by ELEMENTs>SURF by selecting 4 nodes.

Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing 1st and 2nd order
quad shells (4-node, 8-node), R3D (4-node) and 1st and 2nd line gaskets (GK3D4L, GK3D6L)
element types to SURF (4-node).

Automatically by AUXILIARIES>AIRBAG>Enclose Cavity.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “*SURFACE
SECTION [SURFACE_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name
of ELSET parameter.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=SFM3D4R

Created by Functions to create quadrilateral (4-node) surface elements:

a. ELEMENTs>SURF by selecting 4 nodes.

b. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing 1st and 2nd
order quad shells (4-node, 8-node), R3D (4-node) and 1st and 2nd line gaskets (GK3D4L,
GK3D6L) element types to SURF (4-node).

c. Automatically by AUXILIARIES>AIRBAG>Enclose Cavity.

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (4-node) surface elements and hence select the R
from the 'optional1' ‘TYPE’ pull down menu (“*SURFACE SECTION [SURFACE_SECTION]”
card located in PR.LIST).

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “*SURFACE
SECTION [SURFACE_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name
of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=SPRING1

Created by ELEMENTs>SPRING>ONE NODE by selecting one node, having defined Fixed Dir. ‘TYPE’
from the specific “*SPRING [SPRING_PROP]” card located in PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “*SPRING
[SPRING_PROP]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of ELSET
parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=SPRING2

Created by ELEMENTs>SPRING>TWO NODES by selecting two nodes, having defined Fixed Dir. ‘TYPE’
from the specific “*SPRING [SPRING_PROP]” card located in PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “*SPRING
[SPRING_PROP]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of ELSET
parameter.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=SPRINGA

Created by ELEMENTs>SPRING>TWO NODES by selecting two nodes, having defined Axial. ‘TYPE’ from
the specific “*SPRING [SPRING_PROP]” card located in PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “*SPRING
[SPRING_PROP]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of ELSET
parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=STRI3

Created by This is supported only during input. ANSA converts it to element S3R assuming that these two
types are similar.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=STRI65

Created by The most basic functions to create 2nd order triangular (6-node) shell elements:

a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with TRIA or MIXED button and '2nd ORD.' flag
active, if unmeshed macros exist in the current file.

b. Use ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW to create Trias by selecting 3 nodes in combination with

ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Order to transit them to 2nd order (6-node).

Use the above functions to create triangular (6-node) shells and hence select the S_ type from the
‘TYPE’ pull down menu of “SHELL SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]” card
that exists in PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=T3D2

Created by Functions to create linear (2-node) 3-D truss element:

a. ELEMENTs>TRUSS.

b. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>1-d Entities function to switch existing 1D-element

types to TRUSS.

c. Use AUXILIARIES>BOLT function to create TRUSS elements choosing the relative option
from the pull down menus of ‘Head’, ‘Body’ or ‘Nut’ section.

d. Use ELEMENTs>SHELL>ON LINE EL to create TRUSS elements by selecting the

respective option located in ‘Rigid Body Type’ section.

Use any of the above functions to create truss elements and hence select the T3D2 from the ‘TYPE’
pull down menu of “SOLID SECTION [TRUSS_PROP]” card that exists in PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID SECTION
[TRUSS_PROP]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of ELSET
parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=T3D2E

Created by Functions to create linear (2-node) 3-D truss element:

a. ELEMENTs>TRUSS.

b. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>1-d Entities function to switch existing 1D-element

types to TRUSS.

c. Use AUXILIARIES>BOLT function to create TRUSS elements choosing the relative option
from the pull down menus of ‘Head’, ‘Body’ or ‘Nut’ section.

d. Use ELEMENTs>SHELL>ON LINE EL to create TRUSS elements by selecting the

respective option located in ‘Rigid Body Type’ section.

Use any of the above functions to create truss elements and hence select the E from the 'optional1'
‘TYPE’ pull down menu of “SOLID SECTION [TRUSS_PROP]” card that exists in PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID SECTION
[TRUSS_PROP]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of ELSET
parameter.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=T3D2H

Created by Functions to create linear (2-node) 3-D truss element:

a. ELEMENTs>TRUSS.

b. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>1-d Entities function to switch existing 1D-element

types to TRUSS.

c. Use AUXILIARIES>BOLT function to create TRUSS elements choosing the relative option
from the pull down menus of ‘Head’, ‘Body’ or ‘Nut’ section.

d. Use ELEMENTs>SHELL>ON LINE EL to create TRUSS elements by selecting the

respective option located in ‘Rigid Body Type’ section.

Use any of the above functions to create truss elements and hence select the H from the 'optional1'
‘TYPE’ pull down menu of “SOLID SECTION [TRUSS_PROP]” card that exists in PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID SECTION
[TRUSS_PROP]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of ELSET
parameter.

Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=T3D2T

Created by Functions to create linear (2-node) 3-D truss element:

a. ELEMENTs>TRUSS.

b. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>1-d Entities function to switch existing 1D-element

types to TRUSS.

c. Use AUXILIARIES>BOLT function to create TRUSS elements choosing the relative option
from the pull down menus of ‘Head’, ‘Body’ or ‘Nut’ section.

d. Use ELEMENTs>SHELL>ON LINE EL to create TRUSS elements by selecting the

respective option located in ‘Rigid Body Type’ section.

Use any of the above functions to create truss elements and hence select the T from the 'optional1'
‘TYPE’ pull down menu of “SOLID SECTION [TRUSS_PROP]” card that exists in PR.LIST.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SOLID SECTION
[TRUSS_PROP]”. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of ELSET
parameter.

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Keyword *ELEMENT, TYPE=Z????

Created by 1. ELEMENTs>ZELEMENT>NEW

2. Automatically by using AUXILIARIES>SUBSTR>LIST>NEW. When finishing with

substructure definition the Z elements are generated during output (see also tutorial 11 of docs
folder included in distribution package for more details concerning the substructure definitions).

Remarks The number of TYPE parameter is determined through TYPE Z field of “SUBSTRUCTURE
ELEMENT [ZELEMENT]” card. Especially, when following method 2. type value in ELEMENT,
TYPE=Z filed to specify this number.

Press “? or “F1' keys in FILE filed of ZELEMENT card to select the library where this substructure
resides. When following method 2. this parameter is defined automatically by the name of
substructure input file which is created during output.

The name of ELSET parameter is taken from ELSET parameter of *SUBSTRUCTURE

PROPERTY keyword (Name field of the aforementioned keyword card). See also GENERAL
REMARKS how to determine name of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *EL FILE

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, switching to *EL FILE ‘Keyword’ and pressing the
‘INSERT’ button to declare the definition.

Remarks Press the ‘?’ key into ELSET field to define the element set for which this output request is being
made. The user is able to select more than one sets at once in order to define more than one output
requests quickly. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of ELSET
parameter.
Press the ‘Output Variables’ button and activate any variable to be written to the results file for the
specified element set or for all elements existing in the entire model. Alternatively, type the
identifying keys for the element variables, separated with commas, through the corresponding
(‘Identifying Keys’) field of “ELEMENT VARIABLES” window. Do the same in ‘Section Points’
field to give a list of the section points to be printed.

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Keyword *EL PRINT

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, switching to *EL PRINT ‘Keyword’ and pressing the
‘INSERT’ button to declare the definition.

Remarks Press the ‘?’ key into ELSET field to define the element set for which this output request is being
made. The user is able to select more than one sets at once in order to define more than one output
requests quickly. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of ELSET
parameter.

Press the ‘Output Variables’ button and activate any variable to be printed to a table for the
specified element set or for all elements existing in the entire model. Alternatively, type the
identifying keys for the element variables, separated with commas, through the corresponding
(‘Identifying Keys’) field of “ELEMENT VARIABLES” window. Do the same in ‘Section Points’
field to give a list of the section points to be printed.

Keyword *ELEMENT OUTPUT

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, switching to *ELEMENT OUTPUT ‘Keyword’ and pressing

the ‘INSERT’ button to declare the definition.

Remarks Press the ‘?’ key into ELSET field to define the element set for which this output request is being
made. The user is able to select more than one sets at once in order to define more than one output
requests quickly. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of ELSET
parameter.

Press the ‘Output Variables’ button and activate any variable to be written to the output database
for the specified element set or for all elements existing in the entire model. Alternatively, type the
identifying keys for the element variables, separated with commas, through the corresponding
(‘Identifying Keys’) field of “ELEMENT VARIABLES” window. Do the same in ‘Section Points’
field to give a list of the section points to be written to the output database.

Keyword *ELSET

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>SET>INFO>NEW, activating any ‘SELECT MODE’ option (mainly

ELEMENT option) to include only elements in the current set and switching ‘Output as:’ to Set in
“SET [SET]” card.

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Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SET [SET]”card.
See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of ELSET parameter.

The set can contain any element type except the MASS and ROTARYI elements. In these elements
the *ELSET option makes no sense.

Switch ‘AUXILIARY’ option to NO and DEFINED to YES so as the specific *ELSET option to be
exported (“SET [SET]” card).

Keyword *EMBEDDED ELEMENT

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>EMBEDDED>NEW

Remarks The embedded and host elements can be defined through element sets (*ELSETs) by pressing the '?'
key in EMBEDDED ELSET and HOST ELSET fields of “*EMBEDDED ELEMENT” card
respectively. The names of embedded elements set and HOST ELSET parameter can be specified
through the ‘Name’ field of the corresponding “SET [SET]”cards. See also GENERAL REMARKS
how to determine the names of embedded and host elements sets.

If embedded elements are defined directly with their ids in *EMBEDDED ELEMENT then they are
placed in a set with name “Anonymous set of embedded elements” during input. Thus, if output
again the element label will be written instead of their ids.

Keyword *END LOAD CASE

Created by Automatically when at least one *LOAD CASE is defined.

Remarks See also *LOAD CASE keyword.

Keyword *END STEP

Created by Automatically at the end of each *STEP.

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Remarks See also *STEP keyword.

Keyword *ENERGY FILE

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, switching to *ENERGY FILE ‘Keyword’ and pressing the
‘INSERT’ button to declare the definition.

Remarks Press the ‘?’ key into ‘ELSET’ field to define the element set for which this output request is being
made. The user is able to select more than one sets at once in order to define more than one output
requests quickly. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of ELSET
parameter.

Keyword *ENERGY OUTPUT

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, switching to *ENERGY OUTPUT ‘Keyword’ and pressing

the ‘INSERT’ button to declare the definition.

Remarks Press the ‘?’ key into ELSET field to define the element set for which this output request is being
made. The user is able to select more than one sets at once in order to define more than one output
requests quickly. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of ELSET
parameter.

Press the ‘Output Variables’ button and activate any variable to be written to the output database for
the specified element set or for all elements existing in the entire model. Alternatively, type the
identifying keys for the energy variables, separated with commas, through the corresponding
(‘Identifying Keys’) field of “ENERGY VARIABLES” window.

Switch ANALYSIS to *DYNAMIC, EXPLICIT and then PER ELEMENT SET to PER SET and
PER SECTION to PER SECTION in order to define the relative parameters. The parameters are
written out only if 'Output Format' is set to 6.8 (“ABAQUS Output Parameters” window).

Keyword *ENERGY PRINT

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, switching to *ENERGY PRINT ‘Keyword’ and pressing the
INSERT button to declare the definition.

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Remarks Press the ‘?’ key into ‘ELSET’ field to define the element set for which this output request is being
made. The user is able to select more than one sets at once in order to define more than one output
requests quickly. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of ELSET
parameter.

Keyword *EOS

Created by Using MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL, setting 'Elasticity' to EOS and then

‘*EOS’ option to YES.

Remarks

Keyword *EOS SHEAR

Created by Using MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL, setting 'Elasticity' to EOS and then

‘*EOS SHEAR’ option to YES while ‘*EOS’=YES.

Remarks The temperature values may be specified only if ‘DEP’ parameter is set to YES. See also section
'Defining non-linear material properties (as a function of temperature) in tabular forms.' of
“GENERAL REMARKS” for more details.

Keyword *EQUATION

Created by CONSTRAINTs>EQUATION>MANY NODES.

CONSTRAINTs>EQUATION>TWO NODES.

Remarks

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Keyword *EXPANSION

Created by Using MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL and switching the ‘*EXPANSION’

option to YES.

Using MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>GASKET BEHAVIOR and switching the

‘*EXPANSION’ option to YES.

Remarks The temperature values may be specified only if ‘DEP’ option is set to YES. They are introduced in
the last column of the table (Press the ‘?’ key in ‘DATA TABLE’ field to define the corresponding
table at each ‘TYPE’ that is used).

Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “MATERIAL [MATERIAL]” card) so as the
specific *EXPANSION option to be written to the output file (.inp).

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Keyword *FAIL STRAIN

Created by Using MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL and switching the ‘*FAIL STRAIN’

option to YES while 'Elasticity'=ELASTIC.

Remarks The temperature values may be specified only if ‘DEP’ option is set to YES. They are introduced in
the last column of the table (Press the ‘?’ key in ‘DATA TABLE’ field to define the strain-based
failure criteria - temperature table).

Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “MATERIAL [MATERIAL]” card) so as the
specific *FAIL STRAIN option to be written to the output file (.inp).

Keyword *FAIL STRESS

Created by Using MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL and switching the ‘*FAIL STRESS’

option to YES while 'Elasticity'=ELASTIC.

Remarks The temperature values may be specified only if ‘DEP’ option is set to YES. They are introduced in
the last column of the table (Press the ‘?’ key in ‘DATA TABLE’ field to define the stress-based
failure criteria - temperature table).

Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “MATERIAL [MATERIAL]” card) so as the
specific *FAIL STRESS option to be written to the output file (.inp).

Keyword *FASTENER

Created by CONSTRAINTs>FASTENER>Node by selecting nodes to define fasteners.

CONSTRAINTs>FASTENER>Element by selecting connector elements to define fasteners.

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CONSTRAINTs>FASTENER>Set by selecting set of nodes or set of connector elements to define

fasteners.

By following the below procedure:

1. Define spotweld points, gumdrops and spotweld lines through TOPO>WELD

SPOTs>DEF.CNCT or CONVERT.

2. Use TOPO>W. SPOTs>REALIZE by selecting the above spotweld types.

3. Set 'FE Representation:' to ABAQUS FASTENER and Aplly to generate them.

Remarks The REFERENCE NODE SET parameter is defined when CONSTRAINTs> FASTENER>Node
or Set is performed. In this case the set should contain only nodes.

The ELSET parameter is defined when CONSTRAINTs > FASTENER > Element or Set is
performed. In this case the set should contain only connector elements. Up to eleven connector
elements can be used to model a fastener.

There are 4 cases of FASTENER definition:

a) When 'standalone'=no and 'connector'=no then define REFERENCE NODE SET parameter
through REF NSET field by selecting a node set. Specify a *CONNECTOR SECTION (through
CONN. SECTION field) in order to define ELSET parameter with an empty set (the name of this
set is determined by the 'Name' field of Connector Section card).

b) When 'standalone'=no and 'connector'=yes then define ELSET parameter through ELSET id field
by selecting a set with connector elements.

c) When 'standalone'=yes and 'connector'=no then define REFERENCE NODE SET parameter
through 'ref node' field by picking just one node from screen. Specify a *CONNECTOR SECTION
(through CONN. SECTION field) in order to define ELSET parameter with an empty set (the name
of this set is determined by the 'Name' field of Connector Section card).

d) When 'standalone'=yes and 'connector'=yes then define ELSET parameter through connectori
fields by picking single connector elements from the screen for each connectori field (ANSA
creates automatically an element set that contains all specified connectors during output.

When defining FASTENERs trough Connection Manager (REALIZE) the below cases are possible:

The specified value in 'Search Dist:' field is assigned to SEARCH R field of FASTENER card and
consequently the SEARCH RADIUS parameter is defined (if leaving field blank the default value is
set which is 10).

Activate 'Use Connector' flag to define case d) of previous remark. In addition, press '?' key in
'CONECTOR PID:' field to select the *CONNECTOR SECTION for this connector. Deactivate the
above flag to define case c) of previous remark (if a *CONNECTOR SECTION is specified in
'CONECTOR PID:' field this is assigned in CONN. SECTION field of FASTENER card.

If 'Use Single Surface' flag is inactive the FASTENER is defined with so many surfaces as the
number of Pi columns. Instead one single surface is created containing the elements of all Pi
columns (parts or properties). In case Pi columns host the same property or module id, ANSA
generates a single surface with all layers regardless the flag is active or not.

Type '?” key in 'FASTENER PID:' field to create or select an existing *FASTENER PROPERTY
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and consequently to determine the name of PROPERTY parameter.

Specify a value in 'Influence Radius' field in order to determine INFLUENCE RADIUS parameter
(the value is set to INFLUENCE R field of FASTENER card).

The vector of the projection direction can be specified through ‘V1’, ‘V2’ and ‘V3’ fields when
‘ADJUST’ is set to NO (“*FASTENER [FASTENER]” card).

Up to twelve surfaces can be connected for each fastener interaction (press the ‘?’ key in ‘SURF1’,
… , ‘SURF12’ fields of “*FASTENER [FASTENER]” card to define the surfaces by selecting sets
of elements, facets of solids and edges of shells).

Press ‘?’ key in ‘INTERACTION’ field, edit to the defined interaction and type a new name in
‘Name’ field to determine the INTERACTION NAME parameter. Do the same in ‘PID’ field to
determine the PROPERTY parameter (“*FASTENER [FASTENER]” card). See also GENERAL
REMARKS how to determine the names of REFERENCE NODE SET, ELSET, INTERACTION
NAME, PROPERTY and ORIENTATION parameters.

The ATTACHMENT METHOD parameter is written out only if 'Output Format' menu is switched
to 6.8 (ABAQUS Output Parameters window).

Keyword *FASTENER PROPERTY

Created by MENUBAR>Windows>Properties>NEW>FASTENER.

Through PID field of FASTENER card (See also *FASTENER keyword).

Through FASTENER PID field of Connection Manager with FE Representation ABAQUS

FASTENER (See also *FASTENER keyword).

Remarks The NAME parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “FASTENER
PROPERTY [FASTENER_PROPERTY]”card. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine
the name of NAME parameter.

Type 1 to 6 in ‘DOF’ field to define the degrees of freedom that will be constrained.

The half of specified value in D column of connection manager is assigned as RADIUS in

*FASTENER PROPERTY card. If value of D column is zero and 'Use Thickness to Diameter Map'
flag is active the value of RADIUS parameter is calculated through thickness rule as described in
ANSA.defaults file.

Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “FASTENER PROPERTY

[FASTENER_PROPERTY]” card) so as the specific *FASTENER PROPERTY option to be
written to the output file (.inp).

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Keyword *FIELD

Created by Using INIT.CONDIT.>TEMPR.>Node or Set and setting ‘DATA’ to HISTORY (“*INITIAL

CONDITIONS, TYPE=FIELD [INITIAL CONDITIONS TYPE=FIELD ]” card).

Remarks See GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the node set names and the name of AMPLITUDE
parameter.

If ‘Field’ flag into RESET region of “STEP” card (AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW) is active, all of
*FIELD options in this step enquire OP=NEW parameter.

Up to 5 temperature points are supported.

Keyword *FILE FORMAT

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>*FILE FORMAT and switching at least one of the two parameters to
YES, ASCII or ZERO INCREMENT (the button is coloured to red to indicate that the current
keyword is defined).

Remarks Switch both parameters (ASCII and ZERO INCREMENT) to NO to deactivate keyword.

Keyword *FILE OUTPUT

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, switching to *FILE OUTPUT ‘Keyword’ and pressing the
‘INSERT’ button to declare the definition.

Remarks This option is used only in Abaqus/Explicit analyses and so *DYNAMIC, EXPLICIT ‘ANALYSIS’
should be defined.

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Keyword *FILM

Created by LOADs>FILM>Element.

LOADs>FILM>Set.

Remarks Switch ‘film amplitude’ to Film Property and specify the name of film property table through
‘FILM PROPERTY’ field. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of
AMPLITUDE and FILM AMPLITUDE parameters as well as the element set names and the names
of film property table.

For sets the option 'Output as:” should be switched to Set in order to output *FILM keyword.

If ‘film’ flag into ‘RESET’ region of “STEP” card is active, all *FILM options in this step acquire
OP=NEW parameter.

Keyword *FILM PROPERTY

Created by Setting ‘film amplitude’ to Film Property and pressing ‘?’ key in ‘FILM PROPERTY’ field to
define the film coefficient as a function of temperature (“*FILM [FILM]” card). See also *FILM
keyword.

Remarks Type any name in ‘Name’ field of the specific “DATA TABLE” card to determine the NAME
parameter. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of NAME parameter.

Keyword *FILTER

Created by Follow the steps below:

1. Use AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW by selecting DYNAMIC, EXPLICIT ‘ANALYSIS’ because

*FILTER can be used only in an Abaqus/Explicit analysis.

2. Switch to *OUTPUT ‘Keyword’ and set to HISTORY ‘PARAMETER’ option.

3. Press the ‘?’ key in ‘FILTER’ field to define a new *FILTER.

4. Double click on it to appear its ID in the corresponding field.

5. Press the INSERT button to declare the definition (“STEP” card).

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Remarks Type any name in ‘Name’ field of the specific “*FILTER [FILTER]” card to determine the NAME
parameter. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of NAME parameter.

START CONDITION parameter is exported only if 'Output Format' menu is switched to 6.7 or 6.8
during output.

Keyword *FIXED MASS SCALING

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, switching to *FIXED MASS SCALING ‘Keyword’ and

pressing the ‘INSERT’ button to declare the definition.

Remarks Press the ‘?’ key into ELSET field to define the element set for which this mass scaling definition is
being applied. The user is able to select more than one sets at once in order to define more than one
output requests quickly. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of ELSET
parameter.

Select DYNAMIC, EXPLICIT ‘ANALYSIS’ because *FIXED MASS SCALING can be used only
in an Abaqus/Explicit analysis.

Keyword *FLUID BEHAVIOR

Created by MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>FLUID BEHAVIOR.

Automatically by AUXILIARIES>AIRBAG>Enclose Cavity.

Remarks Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “FLUID BEHAVIOR [FLUID BEHAVIOR]”
card) so as the specific FLUID BEHAVIOR option to be written to the output file (.inp). In order to
avoid the above, activate the 'set default' option of an already existing FLUID BEHAVIOR in
MATDB. Then when creating a new FLUID BEHAVIOR, this will take the properties of the
FLUID BEHAVIOR in MATDB and the DEFINED=YES automatically.

The NAME parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of “FLUID BEHAVIOR [FLUID
BEHAVIOR]” card. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of NAME
parameter.

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Keyword *FLUID CAVITY

Created by AUXILIARIES>AIRBAG>*FLUID CAVITY>NEW.

Automatically by AUXILIARIES>AIRBAG>Enclose Cavity.

Remarks Due to the fact that it is valid only in an ABAQUS/Explicit analysis activate 'Abaqus Explicit
output' flag during output.

Up to 16 fluid behaviours can be specified if MIXTURE parameter is defined (switch 2 nd menu to

MIXTURE).

The NAME parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of “FLUID CAVITY [FLUID
CAVITY]” card. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of NAME,
BEHAVIOR and SURFACE parameters. Node set name for REF NODE is supported only during
input.

Keyword *FLUID EXCHANGE

Created by AUXILIARIES>AIRBAG>*FLUID EXCHANGE>NEW.

Automatically by AUXILIARIES>AIRBAG>Enclose Cavity.

Remarks Due to the fact that it is valid only in an ABAQUS/Explicit analysis activate 'Abaqus Explicit
output' flag during output.

The NAME parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of “*FLUID EXCHANGE
[FLUID EXCHANGE]” card. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of
NAME, PROPERTY and SURFACE parameters.

Keyword *FLUID EXCHANGE ACTIVATION

Created by AUXILIARIES>AIRBAG>*FLUID EXCHANGE ACTIVATION>NEW.

Remarks Due to the fact that it is valid only in an ABAQUS/Explicit analysis activate 'Abaqus Explicit
output' flag during output. In addition, specify STEP field by selecting the id of a DYNAMIC,
EXPLICIT step so as to be written as history data.

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See GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of AMPLITUDE parameter and fluid
exchange names.

Press '?' key in 'FLUID EXCHANGE' field to select the desired fluid exchanges that will be
activated from the list that opens and click INSERT button to declare the definition.

Keyword *FLUID EXCHANGE PROPERTY

Created by AUXILIARIES>AIRBAG>*FLUID EXCHANGE PROPERTY>NEW.

Automatically by AUXILIARIES>AIRBAG>Enclose Cavity.

Remarks Due to the fact that it is valid only in an ABAQUS/Explicit analysis activate 'Abaqus Explicit
output' flag during output.

The NAME parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of “*FLUID EXCHANGE
PROPERTY [FLUID EXCHANGE PROPERTY] ”card. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of NAME parameter.

The pressure or temperature difference, average absolute pressure, average temperature and values
may be specified only if ‘DEP’ option is set to YES. They are introduced in the last columns of the
table in the sequence as described in ABAQUS manual(Press the ‘?’ key in ‘DATA TABLE’ field
to define the corresponding table according to the TYPE parameter).

Keyword *FLUID INFLATOR

Created by AUXILIARIES>AIRBAG>*FLUID INFLATOR>NEW.

Remarks Due to the fact that it is valid only in an ABAQUS/Explicit analysis activate 'Abaqus Explicit
output' flag during output.

The NAME parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of “*FLUID INFLATOR [FLUID
INFLATOR]” card. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of NAME and
PROPERTY parameters.

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Keyword *FLUID INFLATOR ACTIVATION

Created by AUXILIARIES>AIRBAG>*FLUID INFLATOR ACTIVATION>NEW.

Remarks Due to the fact that it is valid only in an ABAQUS/Explicit analysis activate 'Abaqus Explicit
output' flag during output. In addition, specify STEP field by selecting the id of an DYNAMIC,
EXPLICIT step so as to be written as history data.

See GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of INFLATION TIME AMPLITUDE and
MASS FLOW AMPLITUDE parameters.

Press '?' key in 'FLUID INFLATOR' field to select the desired fluid inflators that will be activated
from the list that opens and click INSERT button to declare the definition.

Keyword *FLUID INFLATOR MIXTURE

Created by AUXILIARIES>AIRBAG>*FLUID INFLATOR PROPERTY>NEW and switching *FLUID

INFLATOR MIXTURE to YES.

Remarks Due to the fact that it is valid only in an ABAQUS/Explicit analysis activate 'Abaqus Explicit
output' flag during output.

See GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of each specified BEHAVIOR parameter.
Up to 8 BEHAVIORs can be specified.

Set DEP’ option to YES to define the mass fraction or molar fraction as a function of inflation time.
(Press the ‘?’ key in ‘DATA TABLE’ field to define the corresponding table).

Keyword *FLUID INFLATOR PROPERTY

Created by AUXILIARIES>AIRBAG>*FLUID INFLATOR PROPERTY>NEW.

Remarks Due to the fact that it is valid only in an ABAQUS/Explicit analysis activate 'Abaqus Explicit
output' flag during output.

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The NAME parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of “*FLUID INFLATOR
PROPERTY [FLUID INFLATOR PROPERTY] ”card. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of NAME parameter.

Set DEP’ option to YES to define the respective components of each TYPE as a function of
inflation time. (Press the ‘?’ key in ‘DATA TABLE’ field to define the corresponding table).

Keyword *FREQUENCY

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW and then selecting the *FREQUENCY option into the pull
down menu of ‘ANALYSIS’ section.

Remarks Left-click on the ‘Parameters’ button to specify the parameters as desired.

Keyword *FRICTION

Created by Follow the steps below:

1. Use AUXILIARIES>S.INTER>INFO>NEW to create a new surface interaction.

2. Set to YES the ‘*FRICTION’ option and type ‘?’ key in ‘FRICT_ID’ field to define a new
*FRICTION through “*FRICT/HELP” card (The same card appears when
AUXILIARIES>FRICTION>NEW is performed).

3. Specify the parameters in the “*FRICTION [FRICTION]” card as needed, press OK and
double click on it to appear its ID in FRICT_ID field.

4. Press OK in “SURFACE INTERACTION/CONTACT PROPERTIES

[SURFACE_INTERACTION]” card to declare the definition.

Following the 2 to 4 steps above when using MENUBAR>Windows>Properties>NEW>GAP.

Pressing the ‘?’ key in ‘*FRICTION field located in “CONNECTOR FRICTION

[CONNECTOR_BEHAVIOR_ATTRIBUTE] card so as to define *FRICTION in conjunction with
*CONNECTOR FRICTION. See also *CONNECTOR FRICTION keyword.

Remarks

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Keyword *GAP

Created by MENUBAR>Windows>Properties>NEW>GAP.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “PGAP”card. See
also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “PGAP” card) so as the specific *GAP option
to be written to the output file (.inp).

Keyword *GAP CONDUCTANCE

Created by Follow the steps below:

1. Use AUXILIARIES>S.INTER>INFO>NEW to create a new surface interaction.

2. Set to YES the ‘*GAP CONDUCTANCE’ option and type ‘?’ key in one of the ‘K-P-T
TABLE’ or ‘K-D-T TABLE’ fields to define gap conductance as a function of pressure
and temperature or clearance and temperature respectively.

3. Specify the table in the “DATA TABLE HELP” card as needed, press OK and double click
on it to appear its ID in the corresponding field.

4. Press OK in “SURFACE INTERACTION/CONTACT PROPERTIES

[SURFACE_INTERACTION]” card to declare the definition.

Use MENUBAR>Windows>Properties>NEW>GAP and set to YES the ‘*GAP

CONDUCTANCE’ option.

Remarks The PRESSURE parameter is written out when ‘K-P-T TABLE’ field is specified.

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Keyword *GAP HEAT GENERATION

Created by Follow the steps below:

1. Use AUXILIARIES>S.INTER>INFO>NEW to create a new surface interaction.

2. Set to YES the ‘*GAP HEAT GENERATION’ option and fill the ‘N’ (n, fraction) and ‘J’ (f,
weighting factor) fields as needed.

3. Press OK in “SURFACE INTERACTION/CONTACT PROPERTIES

[SURFACE_INTERACTION]” card to declare the definition.

Use MENUBAR>Windows>Properties>NEW>GAP and set to YES the ‘*GAP HEAT

GENERATION’ option.

Remarks

Keyword *GAP RADIATION

Created by Follow the steps below:

1. Use AUXILIARIES>S.INTER>INFO>NEW to create a new surface interaction.

2. Set to YES the ‘*GAP RADIATION’ option and fill the fields as needed.

3. Press OK in “SURFACE INTERACTION/CONTACT PROPERTIES

[SURFACE_INTERACTION]” card to declare the definition.

Use MENUBAR>Windows>Properties>NEW>GAP and set to YES the ‘*GAP RADIATION’

option.

Remarks Press the ‘?’ key in ‘F-D TABLE’ field to define the dependence of the view factor on gap
clearance in tabular form.

Keyword *GASKET BEHAVIOR

Created by MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>GASKET BEHAVIOR.

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Remarks Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “GASKET BEHAVIOR [GASKET
BEHAVIOR]” card) so as the specific *GASKET BEHAVIOR option to be written to the output
file (.inp). In order to avoid the above activate either the 'set default' or 'set default for
prop=GASKET_SECTION' options of an already existing GASKET BEHAVIOR in MATDB.
Then when creating a new GASKET BEHAVIOR or a GASKET SECTION respectively, this will
take the properties of the GASKET BEHAVIOR in MATDB and the DEFINED=YES
automatically.

The NAME parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of “GASKET BEHAVIOR
[CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR]” card. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name
of NAME parameter.

Keyword *GASKET CONTACT AREA

Created by Using MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>GASKET BEHAVIOR and setting to YES the

‘*CONTACT A.’ option.

Remarks Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “GASKET BEHAVIOR [GASKET
BEHAVIOR]” card) so as the specific *GASKET CONTACT AREA option to be written to the
output file (.inp).

The temperature values may be specified only if ‘DEP’ option is set to YES. They are introduced in
the last column of the table (Press the ‘?’ key in ‘DATA TABLE’ field to define the dependence of
contact area or width versus closure curves on temperature).

Keyword *GASKET ELASTICITY

Created by Using MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>GASKET BEHAVIOR and setting to YES the

‘*ELASTICITY’ option.

Remarks Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “GASKET BEHAVIOR [GASKET
BEHAVIOR]” card) so as the specific *GASKET ELASTICITY option to be written to the output
file (.inp).

The temperature values may be specified only if ‘DEP’ option (of each COMPONENT) is set to
YES. They are introduced in the last column for each selected COMPONENT respectively (Press
the ‘?’ key in DATA TABLE to define the corresponding table).

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Keyword *GASKET SECTION

Created by MENUBAR>Windows>Properties>NEW>GASKET.

Remarks Press the ‘?’ key in ‘MID’ field of “*GASKET SECTION [GASKET_SECTION]” card and choose
between the material or gasket behavior so as to define the MATERIAL or BEHAVIOR parameter
respectively.

Specify the direction thickness by picking two grid points from the screen (Press F1 key in one of
the ‘N1’, ‘N2’ and ‘N3’ fields).

Type any name in ‘Name’ field of the specific “*GASKET SECTION [GASKET_SECTION]”
card to specify the ELSET parameter. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the
names of ELSET, MATERIAL, BEHAVIOR and ORIENTATION parameters.

Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “*GASKET SECTION

[GASKET_SECTION]” card) so as the specific *GASKET SECTION option to be written to the
output file (.inp).

Keyword *GASKET THICKNESS BEHAVIOR

Created by Using MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>GASKET BEHAVIOR and setting to YES the

‘*THICKNESS’ option.

Remarks Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “GASKET BEHAVIOR [GASKET
BEHAVIOR]” card) so as the specific *GASKET THICKNESS BEHAVIOR option to be written
to the output file (.inp).

The temperature values may be specified only if ‘DEP’ option (of each DIRECTION) is set to YES.
They are introduced in the last column for each selected DIRECTION respectively (Press the ‘?’
key in DATA TABLE to define the corresponding table according to the VARIABLE and TYPE
that is chosen in each case).

Keyword *GEOSTATIC

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW and then selecting the *GEOSTATIC option into the pull
down menu of ‘ANALYSIS’ section.

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Keyword *HEADING

Created by Automatically during output in any input file (.inp).

Remarks The heading name can be specified through the AUXILIARIES>COMMENT>EDIT function.

Keyword *HEAT TRANSFER

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW and then selecting the *HEAT TRANSFER option into the pull
down menu of ‘ANALYSIS’ section.

Remarks Left-click on the ‘Parameters’ button to specify the parameters as desired.

Keyword *HEATCAP

Created by Using MENUBAR>Windows>Properties>HEATCAP

Remarks Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “*HEATCAP [HEATCAP_PROP]” card) so as
the specific *HEATCAP option to be written to the output file (.inp).

The temperature values may be specified only if ‘DEP’ option is set to DEP. They are introduced in
the last column of the table (Press the ‘?’ key in C-T field to define the capacitance-temperature
table).

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Keyword *HYPERELASTIC

Created by Using MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL and switching the

‘*HYPERELASTIC’ option to YES ('Elasticity'=HYPERELASTIC).

Remarks Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “MATERIAL [MATERIAL]” card) so as the
specific *HYPERELASTIC option to be written to the output file (.inp).

The temperature values may be specified only if ‘DEP’ option is set to YES. They are introduced in
the last column of the table (Press the ‘?’ key in DATA TABLE to define the corresponding table
according to the N that is chosen).

Keyword *HYPERFOAM

Created by Using MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL and switching the

‘*HYPERFOAM’ option to YES while 'Elasticity'=HYPERFOAM.

Remarks Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “MATERIAL [MATERIAL]” card) so as the
specific *HYPERFOAM option to be written to the output file (.inp).

The temperature values may be specified only if ‘DEP’ option is set to YES. They are introduced in
the last column of the table (Press the ‘?’ key in DATA TABLE to define the corresponding table
according to the N that is chosen).

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Keyword *INCLUDE

Created by Follow the steps below:

1. Use MENUBAR>Windows>Database>Includes.

2. Right-click in include area to create a new include.

3. Keep both flags (‘inline’ and ‘read-only’) inactive or activate only the ‘read-only’ flag so as to
write out its reference in the ‘main’ file.

Remarks Edit to the ‘Name’ field of the specific include and type any name to specify the INPUT parameter.
See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of INPUT parameter.

Keyword *INCREMENTATION OUTPUT

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, switching to *INCREMENTATION OUTPUT ‘Keyword’ and

pressing the INSERT button to declare the definition.

Remarks Press the ‘Output Variables’ button and activate any variable to be written to the output database.

Select DYNAMIC, EXPLICIT ‘ANALYSIS’ because *INCREMENTATION OUTPUT can be used

only in an Abaqus/Explicit analysis.

Keyword *INELASTIC HEAT FRACTION

Created by Using MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL and switching the ‘*INELASTIC

HEAT FRACTION’ option to YES.

Remarks Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “MATERIAL [MATERIAL]” card) so as the
specific *INELASTIC HEAT FRACTION option to be written to the output file (.inp).

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Keyword *INERTIA RELIEF

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, pressing the *INERTIA RELIEF button located in

‘ANALYSIS’ section and switch 'define' option to YES.

Remarks To define a local coordinate system for PARAM=ORIENTATION, press the ? key in 'coordinate'
field to select an already existing coordinate system or to create a new one from “COORDINATE
SYSTEMS HELP” card.

Keyword *INITIAL CONDITIONS, TYPE=FIELD

Created by Using INIT.CONDIT.>INIT.COND.>FIELD>Node and switching the ‘DATA’ option to MODEL

through “*INITIAL CONDITIONS, TYPE=FIELD [NITIAL CONDITIONS TYPE=FIELD]”
card.
Using INIT.CONDIT.>INIT.COND.>FIELD>Set and switching the ‘DATA’ option to MODEL
through “*INITIAL CONDITIONS, TYPE=FIELD [NITIAL CONDITIONS TYPE=FIELD]”
card.

Remarks The node set names can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SET [SET]” card.
See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the node set names.

The field values supported are at up to 5 temperature points.

Keyword *INITIAL CONDITIONS, TYPE=FLUID PRESSURE

Created by INIT.CONDIT.>INIT.COND.>FLUID PRESSURE>Node.

Remarks The node set name is supported only during input.

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Keyword *INITIAL CONDITIONS, TYPE=HARDENING, CROSS SECTION

Created by INIT.CONDIT.>INIT.COND.>HARDENING>Element.

INIT.CONDIT.>INIT.COND.>HARDENING>Set.

Remarks The element set names can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SET [SET]” card.
See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the element set names.

Up to 16 section points may be specified to define a piecewise hardening variation through the
thickness of a shell section.

Data lines for TYPE=HARDENING, CROSS SECTION can only be specified. Data lines for other
cases (REBAR etc.) are not supported.

Keyword *INITIAL CONDITIONS, TYPE=PLASTIC STRAIN

Created by INIT.CONDIT.>INIT.COND.>STRAIN>Element.

INIT.CONDIT.>INIT.COND.>STRAIN>Set.

Remarks The element set names can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SET [SET]” card.
See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the element set names.

Up to 16 section points may be specified to define initial plastic strains within an element.

Keyword *INITIAL CONDITIONS, TYPE=REF COORDINATE

Created by INIT.CONDIT.>INIT.COND.>REF COORDINATE>Node and selecting nodes of membrane

elements.

Remarks ANSA assigns automatically the same element id with the corresponding membrane element ids
where the nodes belong to. If referenced mesh is specified with nodes that do not reside in
membrane elements then the reference coordinates cannot be written out.

The INPUT parameter is supported only during input. In output, the data lines are always written
under keyword line (*INITIAL CONDTIONS, TYPE=REF COORDINATE).

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Keyword *INITIAL CONDITIONS, TYPE=ROTATING VELOCITY

Created by INIT.CONDIT.>INIT.COND.>VELOCITY>Rotating Vel.

Remarks The node set names can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SET [SET]” card.
See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the node set names.

Keyword *INITIAL CONDITIONS, TYPE=STRESS

Created by INIT.CONDIT.>INIT.COND.>STRESS>Element.

INIT.CONDIT.>INIT.COND.>STRESS>Set.

Remarks The element set names can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SET [SET]” card.
See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the element set names.

Up to 16 section points may be specified to define initial stresses within an element.

Keyword *INITIAL CONDITIONS, TYPE=TEMPERATURE

Created by 1. Using INIT.CONDIT.>INIT.COND.>TEMPERATURE>Node and switching the ‘DATA’

option to MODEL through “*TEMPERATURE [TEMPERATURE]” card.

2. Using INIT.CONDIT.>INIT.COND.>TEMPERATURE>Set and switching the ‘DATA’ option

to MODEL through “*TEMPERATURE [TEMPERATURE]” card.

3. Using INIT.CONDIT.>INIT.COND.>TEMPERATURE>File and switching the ‘DATA’ option

to MODEL through “*TEMPERATURE [TEMPERATURE]” card.

Remarks The node set names can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SET [SET]” card.
See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the node set names.

Up to 5 temperature values may be specified.

Press '?' key in 'file_name' field (when following case 3. to define FILE and subsequent parameters)
in order to select *.fil or *.odb file (through File Manager that opens) from which data will be read.

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Keyword *INITIAL CONDITIONS, TYPE=VELOCITY

Created by INIT.CONDIT.>INIT.COND.>VELOCITY>Node.

INIT.CONDIT.>INIT.COND.>VELOCITY>Set.

Remarks The node set names can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SET [SET]” card.
See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the node set names.

Specify the translational velocities through vx, vy and vz fields (1, 2, 3 DOF) and the rotational
velocities through vxr, vyr and vzr fields (4, 5, 6 DOF).

Keyword *INTEGRATED OUTPUT

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, switching to *INTEGRATED OUTPUT ‘Keyword’ and

pressing the INSERT button to declare the definition.

Using AUXILIARIES>SECTION>Assistant, activating the 'Create integrated output for step' flag
of “SECTION ASSISTANT-Preview” card and pressing the '?' key in the corresponding field to
select the step in which the current *INTEGRATED OUTPUT will be defined. The 'SECTION
PLANE' field is automatically filled with the id of the created cross section.

Remarks Press the ‘Output Variables’ button and activate any variable to be written to the output database.

Select DYNAMIC, EXPLICIT ‘ANALYSIS’ because *INCREMENTATION OUTPUT can be used

only in an Abaqus/Explicit analysis.

Press the ‘?’ key in ‘SECTION PLANE’ field to create a new section by filling the fields of
“SECTION [CUTTING_SURFACE]” card as needed. In this case the SURFACE parameter is
specified. If the ‘INTEGRATED OUTPUT SECTION’ option of “SECTION
[CUTTING_SURFACE]” card is set to YES the SECTION parameter is specified. The user is able
to select more than one sets at once in order to define more than one output requests quickly (when
switching to SURFACE or ELSET options).

The names of SURFACE and SECTION parameters can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of
“SECTION [CUTTING_SURFACE]” card. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the
names of SURFACE and SECTION parameters.

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Keyword *INTEGRATED OUTPUT SECTION

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>SECTION>INFO>NEW and setting to YES the ‘INTEGRATED OUTPUT

SECTION’ option of “SECTION [CUTTING_ SURFACE]” card.

Using AUXILIARIES>SECTION>Assistant. The REF NODE and ORIENTATION fields are

automatically filled when the corresponding flags of “SECTION ASSISTANT-Preview” card are
activated.

Remarks Select DYNAMIC, EXPLICIT ‘ANALYSIS’ because *INCREMENTATION OUTPUT can be used
only in an Abaqus/Explicit analysis.

The SURFACE and NAME parameters are specified with the same name. The names of SURFACE
and NAME parameters can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of “SECTION
[CUTTING_SURFACE]” card. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the names of
SURFACE, NAME and ORIENTATION parameters.

The node set name of REF NODE parameter is supported only during input.

Keyword *INTERACTION OUTPUT

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, switching to *INTERACTION OUTPUT ‘Keyword’ and

pressing the INSERT button to declare the definition (The keyword is valid only if 'Output Format'
option is switched to 6.5, 6.6, 6.7 or 6.8 (ABAQUS Output Parameters window).

Remarks Press the ‘?’ key in ‘INTERACTION’ field to create a new interaction. If ‘NSET’ field of
“*INTERACTION OUTPUT [INTERACTION_ OUTPUT]” card is specified, the NSET
parameter is written out instead of NAME parameter.

Press the ‘Output Variables’ button and activate any variable to be written to the output database.

The NAME and NSET parameters of the created interaction can be determined through the
“INTERACTION VARIABLES” card (‘Output Variables’ button) as well. See also GENERAL
REMARKS how to determine the names of NAME and NSET parameters.

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Keyword *INTERACTION PRINT

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, switching to *INTERACTION PRINT ‘Keyword’ and

pressing the INSERT button to declare the definition .(The keyword is valid only if 'Output Format'
option is switched to 6.5, 6.6, 6.7 or 6.8 (ABAQUS Output Parameters window).

Remarks Press the ‘?’ key in ‘INTERACTION’ field to create a new interaction. If ‘NSET’ field of
“*INTERACTION OUTPUT [INTERACTION_ OUTPUT]” card is specified, the NSET
parameter is written out instead of NAME parameter.

Press the ‘Output Variables’ button and activate any variable to be written to the output database.

The NAME and NSET parameters of the created interaction can be specified through the
“INTERACTION VARIABLES” card (‘Output Variables’ button). The other optional parameters
(FREQUENCY, SUMMARY, TOTALS) can be specified through this card as well. See also
GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the names of NAME and NSET parameters.

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Keyword *JOINT

Created by MENUBAR>Windows>Properties>NEW>JOINT

Remarks Switch the desired SPRING_i or/and DASHPOT_i pull down menus to YES to define joint behavior
for the each of the six local directions.

See GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the names of ELSET and ORIENTATION
parameters.

Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “*JOINT [JOINT_PROP]” card) so as the
specific *JOINT option to be written to the output file (.inp).

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Keyword *KINEMATIC

Created by Use one of the functions below:

1. CONSTRAINTs>KINEM>NODES

2. CONSTRAINTs>KINEM>SET

3. CONSTRAINTs>DISTR>NODES

4. CONSTRAINTs>DISTR>SET

and switch to *KINEMATIC ‘COUPLING’ through the “*COUPLING [COUPLING]” card.

Remarks The degrees of freedom to be constrained, may be specified in ‘DOF’ field of “*COUPLING
[COUPLING]” card.

Keyword *KINEMATIC COUPLING

Created by Use one of the functions below:

1. CONSTRAINTs>KINEM>NODES

2. CONSTRAINTs>KINEM>SET

3. CONSTRAINTs>DISTR>NODES

4. CONSTRAINTs>DISTR>SET

And switch to *KINEMATIC COUPLING ‘COUPLING’ through the “*COUPLING

[COUPLING]” card.

Remarks The degrees of freedom to be constrained, may be specified either in ‘Ci’ fields at each coupling
node or in ‘C’ field if set of nodes is used (“*COUPLING [COUPLING]” card).

See GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of ORIENTATION parameter.

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Keyword *LOAD CASE

Created by AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW and use 'New *LOAD CASE' option by right clicking on step item.

Remarks Press ‘?’ key in ‘Step’ field to define a step that is required for the load case definition (through
MENUBAR>windows>Database).

Type any name in ‘Name’ field of “*LAOD CASE” card to specify the NAME parameter(through
MENUBAR>windows>Database). Left click on 'Name' column field of “ACTIVE TASK” card
(AUXILIARIES>STEP) to specify the name of current *LOAD CASE item. See also GENERAL
REMARKS how to determine the name of NAME parameter.

Press ‘?’ key in ‘BOUNDARY/LOAD’ field, select the desired load or boundary condition from
the corresponding card and click INSERT button to include loads and boundary conditions within a
load case definition (through MENUBAR>windows>Database). Alternatively drag and drop
*BOUNDARY , *CLOAD and *DLOAD items in order to add or remove them from the current
*LOAD CASE item accordingly (through ACTIVE TASK card).

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Keyword *M1

Created by Using MENUBAR>Windows>Properties>NEW>BEAM, switching TYPE_ to GENERAL

SECTION, SECTION to NONLINEAR SECTION and setting ‘*M1’ to YES.

Remarks Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “BEAM SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE
[BEAM SECTION]” card) so as the specific *M1 option to be written to the output file (.inp).

Switch 'M1 behavior' to ELASTIC and 'M1 variation' to LINEAR to define the corresponding
options.

All the properties (stiffness, axial force, strain etc.) are given in a tabular form through ‘M1 D.
TABLE’ field (Press the ‘?’ key in ‘M1 D. TABLE’ field to define the corresponding table, if
LINEAR option is specified the above field appears by setting M1 DEP option to YES).

Keyword *M2

Created by Using MENUBAR>Windows>Properties>NEW>BEAM, switching TYPE_ to GENERAL

SECTION, SECTION to NONLINEAR SECTION and setting ‘*M2’ to YES.

Remarks Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “BEAM SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE
[BEAM SECTION]” card) so as the specific *M2 option to be written to the output file (.inp).

Switch 'M2 behavior' to ELASTIC and 'M2 variation' to LINEAR to define the corresponding
options.

All the properties (stiffness, axial force, strain etc.) are given in a tabular form through ‘M2 D.
TABLE’ field (Press the ‘?’ key in ‘M2 D. TABLE’ field to define the corresponding table, if
LINEAR option is specified the above field appears by setting M1 DEP option to YES).

Keyword *MASS

Created by ELEMENTs>MASS>Node.

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ELEMENTs>MASS>Set.

ELEMENTs>UTIL>Mass Balance.

Remarks Type any name in ‘Name’ field of the specific “*ELEMENT MASS&*ELEMENT ROTARY
[MASS]” card to specify the ELSET parameter. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine
the name of ELSET parameter.

If PER ELEMENT or PER ELEMENT AREA ‘TYPE’ (“*ELEMENT MASS&*ELEMENT

ROTARY [MASS]” card) is selected, the mass points are written out in a *NONSTRUCTURAL
MASS keyword in case that ELEMENTs> MASS>Set is performed.

Keyword *MASS DIFUSSION

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW and then selecting the *MASS DIFUSSION option into the
pull down menu of ‘ANALYSIS’ section.

Remarks Left-click on the ‘Parameters’ button to specify the parameters as desired.

Keyword *MATERIAL

Created by MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL.

Remarks Type any name in ‘Name’ field of the specific “MATERIAL [MATERIAL]” card to specify the
NAME parameter. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of NAME
parameter.

Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “MATERIAL [MATERIAL]” card) so as the
specific *MATERIAL option to be written to the output file (.inp).In order to avoid the above
activate 'set default' or 'set default for prop=any section' options of an already existing MATERIAL
in MATDB. Then when creating a new MATERIAL or a section type (SHELL_SECTION,
SOLID_SECTION etc.) according to which type is activated in 'set default for prop' option
respectively, this will take the properties of the MATERIAL in MATDB and the DEFINED=YES
automatically.

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Keyword *MEMBRANE SECTION

Created by Using MENUBAR>Windows>Properties>NEW>SHELL and switching the ‘TYPE’ pull down

menu to M3D_.

Remarks Type any name in ‘Name’ field of the specific “SHELL SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE
[MEMBRANE SECTION]” card to specify the NAME parameter. See also GENERAL
REMARKS how to determine the names of NAME, MATERIAL, CONTROLS and
ORIENTATION parameters.

The most simple way to define the NODAL THICKNESS parameter:

1. Use ELEMENTs>INFO>FILT.MOD.SHELL

2. Select the desired membrane elements defined by the specific *MEMEBANE SECTION

3. Type any value in t1, t2, t3, and t4 fields so as to define varying thickness in membrane
elements.

4. Activate the ‘Output element’s thickness’ flag in conjunction with ‘- as NODAL

THICKNESS’ option through “ABAQUS Output Parameters” card during output.

If nodal thickness has been assigned at least in all nodes of an element then in all other elements
that reside in the same property will be assigned automatically nodal thickness during output.

Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “SHELL SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE
[MEMBRANE SECTION]” card) so as the specific *MEMBRANE SECTION option to be written
to the output file (.inp).

Keyword *MODAL DYNAMIC

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW and then selecting the *MODAL DYNAMIC option into the
pull down menu of ‘ANALYSIS’ section.

Remarks Left-click on the ‘Parameters’ button to specify the parameters as desired.

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Keyword *MODAL FILE

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, switching to *MODAL FILE ‘Keyword’ and pressing the
‘INSERT’ button to declare the definition.

Remarks Press the ‘Output Variables’ button and activate any variable to be written to the results file.
Alternatively, type the identifying keys for the modal variables, separated with commas, through
the corresponding (‘Identifying Keys’) field of “MODAL VARIABLES” window.

Keyword *MODAL OUTPUT

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, switching to *MODAL OUTPUT ‘Keyword’ and pressing

the ‘INSERT’ button to declare the definition.

Remarks Press the ‘Output Variables’ button and activate any variable to be written to the output database.
Alternatively, type the identifying keys for the modal variables, separated with commas, through
the corresponding (‘Identifying Keys’) field of “MODAL VARIABLES” window.

Keyword *MODAL PRINT

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, switching to *MODAL PRINT ‘Keyword’ and pressing the
‘INSERT’ button to declare the definition.

Remarks Press the ‘Output Variables’ button and activate any variable to be printed. Alternatively, type the
identifying keys for the modal variables, separated with commas, through the corresponding
(‘Identifying Keys’) field of “MODAL VARIABLES” window.

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Keyword *MODEL CHANGE

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, switching to *MODEL CHANGE ‘Keyword’ and pressing

the ‘INSERT’ button to declare the definition.

Remarks If TYPE=CONTACT is used, press ‘DEFINE’ button and then the INSERT button to choose the
contact pair(s)( click or drag to select more than one CONTACT PAIRs and press ADD) that will
be removed or reactivated. The Ctrl, Shift and Ctrl+A keys also work for the selection of contact
pairs through “CONATCT PAIRS LIST HELP” card.

If TYPE=ELEMENT is used, type ‘?’ key in the appropriate field to choose the sets of elements
that will be removed or reactivated. The user is able to select more than one sets at once in order to
define more than one output requests quickly.

See GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the names of element set, the slave and master
surfaces.

Keyword *MOLECULAR WEIGHT

Created by MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>FLUID BEHAVIOR and switching *MOLECULAR

WEIGHT to YES.

Remarks Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “FLUID BEHAVIOR [FLUID BEHAVIOR]”
card) so as the specific *MOLECULAR WEIGHT option to be written to the output file (.inp).

Keyword *MONITOR

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, switching to *MONITOR ‘Keyword’ and pressing the

‘INSERT’ button to declare the definition.

Remarks Press F1 key either in ‘NODE’ field to pick a node from the screen or in ‘NSET’ field to select a
node set from the relative card. The node set should contain only one node. See also GENERAL
REMARKS how to determine the node set name.

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Keyword *MPC

Created by CONSTRAINTs>MPC>CONSTRAINT>MANY NODES.

CONSTRAINTs>MPC>CONSTRAINT>TWO NODES.

CONSTRAINTs>MPC>CONSTRAINT>SET.

CONSTRAINTs>MPC>MESH.REF>NODES.

CONSTRAINTs>MPC>MESH.REF>SET.

CONSTRAINTs>MPC>MESH.REF>AUTO.

Remarks Use options from CONSTRAINT menu to create BEAM, TIE, PIN and LINK types and options
from MESH>REF menu for LINEAR type.

When CONSTRAINTs>MPC>CONSTRAINT>TWO NODES is performed (TYPE= BEAM) the

displacements and rotations of the second selected node are constrained to the displacements and
rotations of the first selected node.

When MESH.REF>SET option is used each of the three sets should contain only one node. ANSA
cannot respect the order of nodes as written in *NSET keyword and so the definition of LINEAR
MPCs with node sets comprised of more than one node may be changed and become not valid.

See GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the node sets names. Node set names for MASTER
(independent) nodes are supported only during input.

Keyword *MULLINS EFFECT

Using MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL, switching to HYPERFOAM or to

Created by
HYPERELASTIC ‘Elasticity’, setting ‘*HYPERFOAM’ or ‘*HYPERELASTIC’ options to YES
and then ‘*MULLINS EFFECT’=YES.

Remarks Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “MATERIAL [MATERIAL]” card) so as the
specific *MULLINS EFFECT option to be written to the output file (.inp).

The temperature values may be specified only if ‘DEP’ option is set to YES. They are introduced in
the last column of the table (Press the ‘?’ key in DATA TABLE to define the corresponding r-m-b-
T table).

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Keyword *NMAP

Created by 1. Using AUXILIARIES>NMAP>NEW (either from button at bottom of *NMAP card or by

right clicking inside area of card), switching to SET or INCLUDE to select a set or an include file
(press ‘?’ key in the corresponding field), switch TYPE=RECTANGULAR in second pull down
menu of *NMAP card, enforcing any geometry function (TRANSLATION, ROTATION, SCALE,
TRANS123, TRANS CS) and pressing the ‘APPLY’ button to declare the definition (*NMAP
card). The NMAP will be defined for TYPE = RECTANGULAR
,DEFINITION=COORDINATES in the above case. DEFINITION=NODES is not supported for
this type.

2. Using AUXILIARIES>NMAP>NEW (either from button at bottom of *NMAP card or by

right clicking inside area of card), switching to SET or INCLUDE to select a set or an include file
(press ‘?’ key in the corresponding field), switch TYPE=”OPTION” in second pull down menu of
*NMAP card, switch OPTION to TRANSLATION, ROTATION or SCALE, select between
COORDINATES and NODES in DEFINITION menu to specify the corresponding option for
DEFINITION parameter and pressing the ‘APPLY’ button to declare the definition (*NMAP
card). The NMAP will be defined for TYPE = TRANSLATION, ROTATION, SCALE,
DEFINITION = COORDINATES, NODES according to the selected options in OPTION and
DEFINITION menus. Perform TRANS123 or/and TRANS CS for TYPE=TRANSLATION and
ROTATION, DEFINITION=COORDINATES.

Remarks Type any name in ‘NAME’ field of the selected SET to specify the name of the NSET parameter.
See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the node set name.

Switch first pull down menu to blank in order to disable the current NMAP definition. This way
the NMAP card exists in database and it is not needed to delete and redefine it any time it is
desired or not in output.

Control the default type (Rectangular or “option”) when creating new NMAPs by the setting
'Default Abaqus NMAP type' existing in Windows>Options...>Settings>DECKS.

Keyword *NO COMPRESSION

Using MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL, switching to ELASTIC

Created by
‘Elasticity’, setting ‘*ELASTIC’ option to YES and then '*NO COMPRESSION' option to YES.

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Remarks Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “MATERIAL [MATERIAL]” card) so as the
specific *NO COMPRESSION option to be written to the output file (.inp).

Keyword *NO TENSION

Using MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL, switching to ELASTIC

Created by
‘Elasticity’, setting ‘*ELASTIC’ option to YES and then '*NO TENSION' option to YES.

Remarks Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “MATERIAL [MATERIAL]” card) so as the
specific *NO TENSION option to be written to the output file (.inp).

Keyword *NODAL THICKNESS

Created by The most simple way to define the *NODAL THICKNESS keyword:

1. Use MENUBAR>Windows>Database>Database and left click on ELEMENT>SHELL

item.

2. Select existing shell elements from the screen, right click on highlighted items in
“Selection” list and use Modify option.

3. Create four Modify Rules for t1, t2, t3, and t4 fields and type any value in each of them so
as to define varying thickness in elements (since t4 field does not exist in trias if
above rules are applied on both trias and quads it will be failed for trias. In the
relative window that opens press 'Open In New Tab' button and repeat the procedure
by removing the t4 rule).

4. Activate the ‘Output element’s thickness’ flag in conjunction with ‘- as NODAL

THICKNESS’ option through “ABAQUS Output Parameters” card during output.

Remarks The node sets names are supported only during input.

The thickness of a corner node is calculated by the average thicknesses of all elements sharing this
node.

For 2nd order elements the nodal thickness of a mid-node is calculated automatically during output
by a linear interpolation of the corner nodes of all elements sharing this node (maximum number of
elements may be 2).

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Keyword *NODE

Created by Using any function from the NODE>NEW button (NUMERIC, RELATIVE, INSERT, LINE).

Remarks Assign a rectangular, cylindrical and spherical coordinate system in ‘SYSTEM’ field of “*NODE
[NODE]” card to define SYSTEM=R, SYSTEM=C and SYSTEM=S at the node respectively. The
node is displayed in the new local coordinate system if ‘SYSTEM’ field is specified.

Keyword *NODE FILE

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, switching to *NODE FILE ‘Keyword’ and pressing the
‘INSERT’ button to declare the definition.

Remarks
Press the ‘Output Variables’ button and activate any variable to be written to the results file.
Alternatively, type the identifying keys for the nodal variables, separated with commas, through
the corresponding (‘Identifying Keys’) field of “NODAL VARIABLES” window.

Press F1 or ‘?’ key in ‘NSET’ field to select a node set from the relative card for which the output
is being written to the results file. The user is able to select more than one sets at once in order to
define more than one output requests quickly. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine
the name of NSET parameter.

Keyword *NODE OUTPUT

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, switching to *NODE OUTPUT ‘Keyword’ and pressing the
‘INSERT’ button to declare the definition.

Remarks
Press the ‘Output Variables’ button and activate any variable to be written to the output database.
Alternatively, type the identifying keys for the nodal variables, separated with commas, through
the corresponding (‘Identifying Keys’) field of “NODAL VARIABLES” window.

Press F1 or ‘?’ key in ‘NSET’ field to select a node set from the relative card for which the output
is being written to the output database. The user is able to select more than one sets at once in
order to define more than one output requests quickly. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to

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determine the name of NSET parameter.

Keyword *NODE PRINT

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, switching to *NODE PRINT ‘Keyword’ and pressing the
‘INSERT’ button to declare the definition.

Remarks Press the ‘Output Variables’ button and activate any variable to be printed in the data file.
Alternatively, type the identifying keys for the nodal variables, separated with commas, through
the corresponding (‘Identifying Keys’) field of “NODAL VARIABLES” window.

Press F1 or ‘?’ key in ‘NSET’ field to select a node set from the relative card for which the output
is being printed in the data file. The user is able to select more than one sets at once in order to
define more than one output requests quickly. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine
the name of NSET parameter.

Keyword *NONSTRUCTURAL MASS

Created by Using ELEMENTs>MASS>Set and switching to PER ELEMENT or PER ELEMENT AREA
‘TYPE’ through “*ELEMENT MASS&*ELEMENT ROTARY [MASS]” card.

Remarks Edit to the elements set over which the nonstructural mass is distributed and type any name in
‘Name’ field of the specific “SET [SET]” card to specify the name of the ELSET parameter. See
also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of ELSET parameter.

When PER ELEMENT AREA option is used, the specified mass is automatically calculated per
element area (MASS/ area of all elements included in the set) and it is written out with
UNITS=MASS PER AREA parameter during output.

Keyword *NSET

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>SET>NEW, activating ‘NODE’ option of “SELECT MODE” window to

include only nodes in the current set and switching to Set ‘Output as:’ in “SET [SET]” card.

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Remarks The NSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific “SET [SET]”card.
See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of NSET parameter.

Switch ‘AUXILIARY’ option to NO and 'DEFINED' to YES so as the specific *NSET option to be
exported (“SET [SET]” card).

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Keyword *ORIENTATION

Created by COORDs>NODE>Z RECTANGULAR for DEFINITION=NODES and SYSTEM=Z

RECTANGULAR. In this case, set the ‘Abaqus Version’ to 3.3 by defining one of the ABAQUS/
Standard analysis in “STEP” window or 6 .6 for ABAQUS/Explicit as well, DYNAMIC,
EXPLICIT analysis (“ABAQUS Output Parameters” window) to follow the abaqus definition of
this system.

COORDs>NODE>RECTANGULAR for DEFINITION=NODES and

SYSTEM=RECTANGULAR.

COORDs>NODE>CYLINDRICAL for DEFINITION=NODES and SYSTEM=CYLINDRICAL.

COORDs>NODE>SPHERICAL for DEFINITION=NODES and SYSTEM=SPHERICAL.

COORDs>CORD>RECTANGULAR for DEFINITION=COORDINATES and

SYSTEM=RECTANGULAR. In this case, set the ‘Abaqus Version’ to 6.6 or 6.7 (“ABAQUS
Output Parameters” window) to follow the abaqus definition of this system.

COORDs>CORD>CYLINDRICAL for DEFINITION=COORDINATES and SYSTEM=

CYLINDRICAL.

COORDs>CORD>SPHERICAL for DEFINITION=COORDINATES and SYSTEM=

SPHERICAL.

Remarks The NAME parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the specific coordinate system
card. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of NAME parameter.

Specify 'RID' field (Local coordinate system card) in order to define a local coordinate system in
relation to another already existing coordinate system (just for DEFINITION =COORDINATES,
COORDs>CORD functions).

Select the local direction from 'rotation axis' menu in order to specify additional rotation for this
axis (through 'rotation angle' field).

Keyword *OUTPUT

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, switching to *OUTPUT ‘Keyword’ and pressing the

INSERT button to declare the definition.

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Using AUXILIARIES>SECTION>Assistant, activating the 'Create integrated output for step' flag
of “SECTION ASSISTANT-Preview” card and pressing the '?' key in the corresponding field to
select the step in which the current *OUTPUT, HISTORY will be defined.

Remarks Press F1 or ‘?’ key in ‘FILTER’ field to create a new filter so as to specify the FILTER parameter.
See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of FILTER parameter.

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Keyword *PHYSICAL CONSTANTS

Created by AUXILIARIES>STEP>*PHYSICAL CONSTANTS.

Remarks The SPL REFERENCE PRESSURE parameter is written out provided the 'Output Format' is
switched to 6.8 (“ABAQUS Output Parameters” window).

Keyword *PLANAR TEST DATA

Created by Follow the steps below to define this keyword:

1. Use MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL.

2. a) Switch to HYPERELASTIC ‘Elasticity’ (“MATERIAL [MATERIAL]” card) and set

‘*HYPERELASTIC’ option to YES.

b) Switch to HYPERFOAM ‘Elasticity’ and set '*HYPERFOAM’ option to YES.

c) Switch to HYPERFOAM or HYPERELASTIC to ‘Elasticity’, set ‘*HYPERFOAM’ or

‘*HYPERELASTIC’ options to YES and then ‘*MULLINS EFFECT’=YES.

3. Set ‘TEST DATA INPUT’ option to YES.

4. Set ‘*PLANAR’ option to YES.

5. Press ‘?’ key in the respective ‘TEST DATA’ field for a tabular definition of the stress-
strain data.

Remarks Each row of the specified data table implies one data line during output.
Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “MATERIAL [MATERIAL]” card) so as the
specific *PLANAR TEST DATA option to be written to the output file (.inp).

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Keyword *PLASTIC

Created by Using MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL and switching the ‘*PLASTIC’

option to YES ('Plasticity'=PLASTIC).

Remarks Press the ‘?’ key in DATA TABLE field to define the corresponding variables at each
HARDENING option in a tabular form. The temperature values are introduced in the last column
of the table.

The RATE parameter can be specified through the table definition. Edit to the ‘Rate’ field and type
a value. Have in mind to create a TABLE and not a D. TABLE in this case.

Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “MATERIAL [MATERIAL]” card) so as the
specific *PLASTIC option to be written to the output file (.inp).

Keyword *PRE-TENSION SECTION

Created by AUXILIARIES>PRTENS>INFO>NEW>ELEMENT to define pre-tension section through

ELEMENT parameter.

AUXILIARIES>PRTENS>INFO>NEW>SURFACE to define pre-tension section through

SURFACE parameter.

AUXILIARIES>PRTENS>Assistant to define pre-tension section by selecting beams, solids or

solid properties.

Remarks Type any name in ‘Name’ field of the SET that is used to define the surface, so as to specify the
name of the SURFACE parameter. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of
SURFACE parameter.

If the specific set is needed to be output only as *SURFACE, switch the ‘Output as:’ pull down
menu to Surface (“SET [SET]” card).

The normal to the section can be defined through the ‘X1’, ‘X2’ and ‘X3’ fields.

The node set name (for NODE parameter) is supported only during input. The element set name is
not supported.

In Assistant function the user is able to prescribe the pre-tension load or tightening adjustment on
pre-tension node by activating the 'Create *CLOAD' or 'Create *BOUNDARY' flags respectively.
The pre-tension node is an arbitrary free grid created automatically by this tool.

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Keyword *PREPRINT

Created by AUXILIARIES>STEP>*PREPRINT.

Remarks MASS PROPERTY parameter is written out only if 'Abaqus/Explicit output' flag is active and
'Output Format' is set to 6.8 (ABAQUS Output Parameters window). The 'Abaqus/Explicit output'
flag is automatically activated when DYNAMIC, EXPLICIT ANALYSIS is selected through
STEP card.

Keyword *PRESSURE PENETRATION

Created by AUXILIARIES>CONTACT>PRESSURE PENETRATION>NEW

Remarks The SLAVE and MASTER parameters are defined through CONTACT field (*PRESSURE
PENETRATION [*PRESSURE PENETRATION] card) by selecting a contact pair in the relative
list that opens with '?' key. Thus, the above parameters are filled automatically by the master and
slave surfaces of the selected contact respectively.

Press '?' key in STEP field to select the step that the current pressure penetration will reside in.

See GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the names of MASTER, SLAVE and AMPLITUDE
parameters.

Keyword *PRINT

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, switching to *PRINT ‘Keyword’ and pressing the ‘INSERT’
button to declare the definition.

Remarks The MASS parameter is written out provided the 'Output Format' is switched to 6.7 or 6.8
(“ABAQUS Output Parameters” window).

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Keyword *RADIATE

Created by LOADs>RADIATE>Element.

LOADs>RADIATE>Set.

Remarks See GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of AMPLITUDE and the element set
names.

For sets the option 'Output as:” should be switched to Set in order to output *RADIATE keyword.

If ‘Radiate’ flag into ‘RESET’ region of “STEP” card is active, all of *RADIATE options in this
step obtain OP=NEW parameter.

Keyword *RANDOM RESPONSE

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW and then selecting the *RANDOM RESPONSE option into
the pull down menu of ‘ANALYSIS’ section.

Remarks Left-click on the 'Parameters' button to specify the parameters as needed.

Keyword *RATE DEPEDENT

Using M.LIST>NEW>MATERIAL, switching to CRUSHABLE FOAM or PLASTIC ‘Elasticity’,

Created by
setting ‘*CRUSHABLE FOAM HARDENING’ option to YES while ‘*CRUSHABLE
FOAM’=YES or '*PLASTIC' option to YES respectively and then '*RATE DEPEDENT' option to
YES.

Remarks Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “MATERIAL [MATERIAL]” card) so as the
specific *RATE DEPEDENT option to be written to the output file (.inp).

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The temperature values may be specified only if ‘DEP’ option is set to YES. They are introduced in
the last column of the table (Press the ‘?’ key in TEST DATA to define the corresponding table).

Keyword *REBAR LAYER

Created by Using MENUBAR>Windows>Properties>NEW>SHELL and setting ‘*REBAR LAYER’ option

to YES while ‘TYPE’ pull down menu is switched to S_ (shell section) or to M3D_ (membrane
section).

Using MENUBAR>Windows>Properties>NEW>SURFACE and setting ‘*REBAR LAYER’

option to YES.

Remarks Press ‘?’ key in ‘mat i’ field to define the material forming the rebar layer. The name can be
specified trough the ‘Name’ field of the specific “MATERIAL [MATERIAL]” card. See also
GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of ORIENTATION parameter as well as the
material names.

Keyword *RELEASE

Created by Using ELEMENTs>BEAM to create beams and choosing the desired release combination codes
(M1, M2, T, M1-M2, M1-T, M2-T, ALLM) from the ‘RELEASE S1’ and ‘RELEASE S2’ pull
down menus respectively (BEAM ELEMENT CARD).

Remarks The element set labels are supported only during input.

Keyword *RESTART

Created by 1. AUXILIARIES>STEP>*RESTART (model data).

2. Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW and pressing the *RESTART button located in

‘ANALYSIS’ section (history data). This case, only the WRITE parameter is available to specify
that restart data have to be written during the current analysis.

Remarks When method 1. is used, leave ANALYSIS menu blank to fit parameters of READ and WRITE
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according to Standard analyses and switch to EXPLICIT to adjust READ and WRITE parameters
according to Explicit analyses.

The CYCLE parameter of READ is exported only if the 'Output Format' is switched to 6.8
(“ABAQUS Output Parameters” window).

Keyword *RETAINED NODAL DOFS

Created by 1. BOUNDARY>RETAINED>Nodes or Set

2. Automatically by using AUXILIARIES>SUBSTR>LIST>NEW. When finishing with

substructure definition the retained nodal dofs are generated during output. Press '?' key in
'Additional Retained Nodal DOFS set:' field of “SUBSTRUCTURE ANALYSIS CREATOR”
card to select a set in which additional nodal dofs will be defined. (see also tutorial 11 of docs
folder included in distribution package for more details concerning the substructure definitions).

Remarks If following method 1., press '?' key in STEP filed of *RETAINED NODAL DOFS card to select
the *SUBSTRUCTURE GENERATE step to be assigned for these retained nodal dofs. If
following method 2. the STEP field is filled by the step id specified in 'Substructure Step:' field.

See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine name of node sets which define the retained
nodal dofs.

Keyword *RIGID BODY

Created by AUXILIARIES>R.BODY>NEW>ELSET.

AUXILIARIES>R.BODY>NEW>ANALYTICAL SURFACE.

Remarks The names of ANALYTICAL SURFACE, ELSET, PIN NSET and TIE NSET parameters can be
specified through the ‘Name’ field of the corresponding card (“SET [SET]” and “ANALYTICAL
SURFACE [SURFACE]” cards). See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the names of
the above parameters. The node set name of REF NODE parameter is supported only during input.

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Keyword *RIGID SURFACE

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>AN.SURF>NEW>SEGMENTS and switching to RIGID SURFACE

through “ANALYTICAL SURFACE [SURFACE]” card. This case, TYPE=SEGMENTS is
defined.

Using AUXILIARIES>AN.SURF>NEW>CYLINDER and switching to RIGID SURFACE

through “ANALYTICAL SURFACE [SURFACE]” card. This case, TYPE=CYLINDER is
defined.

Using AUXILIARIES>AN.SURF>NEW>REVOLUTION and switching to RIGID SURFACE

through “ANALYTICAL SURFACE [SURFACE]” card. This case, TYPE=REVOLUTION is
defined.

Remarks The name of NAME parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the corresponding
card (ANALYTICAL SURFACE [SURFACE]). See also GENERAL REMARKS how to
determine the name of NAME parameter.

Keyword *ROTARY INERTIA

Created by Using ELEMENTs>MASS>Node to create mass points and typing a value at least in one of the
‘I11’, ‘I22’, ‘I33’, ‘I12’, ‘I13’and ‘I23’ fields of “*ELEMENT MASS & *ELEMENT ROTARYI
[MASS]” card.

Using ELEMENTs>MASS>Set and typing a value at least in one of the ‘I11’, ‘I22’, ‘I33’, ‘I12’,
‘I13’and ‘I23’ fields of “*ELEMENT MASS & *ELEMENT ROTARY [MASS]” card while ON
EACH NODE ‘TYPE’ is set.

Remarks The name of ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of the corresponding
card (“*ELEMENT MASS & *ELEMENT ROTARYI [MASS]”). See also GENERAL
REMARKS how to determine the names of ELSET and ORIENTATION parameter

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Keyword *SECTION CONTROLS

Created by AUXILIARIES>CONTROLS>*SECTION CONTOLS>NEW.

Remarks See GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of NAME parameter.

Keyword *SELECT CYCLIC SYMMETRY MODES

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, switching to *SELECT CYCLIC SYMMETR ‘Keyword’ and

pressing the ‘INSERT’ button to declare the definition.

Remarks

Keyword *SFILM

Created by LOADs>FILM>Set.

Remarks For sets the option 'Output as:” should be switched to Surface in order to output *SFILM keyword.

If ‘Film’ flag into ‘RESET’ region of “STEP” card is active, all *SFILM options in this step
acquire OP=NEW parameter.

The surface name obtains the same name with the set that is used to define the surface. See also
GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the surface and film property names as well as the
names of AMPLITUDE and FILM AMPLITUDE parameters.

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Keyword *SHEAR CENTER

Created by Using MENUBAR>Windows>Properties>NEW>BEAM and setting ‘*SHEAR CENTER’ option

to YES while choosing the GENERAL SECTION ‘TYPE’ and GENERAL ‘SECTION’ located in
the “BEAM SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE [BEAM SECTION]” card.

Remarks

Keyword *SHEAR FAILURE

Created by Using MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL and setting ‘*SHEAR FAILURE’

option to YES while *PLASTIC=YES ('Plasticity=PLASTIC).

Remarks The temperature values (of TYPE=TABULAR) may be specified only if ‘DEP’ option is set to
YES. They are introduced in the 4th column of the table (Press the '?' key in ‘DATA TABLE’ field
to define the table).

Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “MATERIAL [MATERIAL]” card) so as the
specific *SHEAR FAILURE option to be written to the output file (.inp).

Keyword *SHEAR TEST DATA

Created by Follow the steps below to define this keyword:

1. Use MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL.

2. Set ‘*VISCOELASTIC’ option to YES, FREQ/TIME=TIME and TIME=CREEP TEST

DATA or RELAXATION TEST DATA.

3. Set ‘*SHEAR’ option to YES.

4. Press ‘?’ key in the respective ‘TEST DATA’ field for a tabular definition of the
compliance or modulus-time data.

Remarks Each row of the specified data table implies one data line during output
Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “MATERIAL [MATERIAL]” card) so as the

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specific *SHEAR TEST DATA option to be written to the output file (.inp).

Keyword *SHELL SECTION

Created by MENUBAR>Windows>Properties>NEW>SHELL for shells.

MENUBAR>Windows>Properties>NEW>C.SHELL for continuum shells.

MENUBAR>Windows>Properties>NEW>COMPOSITE or LAMINATE for *SHELL

SECTION, COMPOSITE.

Remarks The most simple way to define the NODAL THICKNESS parameter:

1. Use MENUBAR>Windows>Database>Database and left click on ELEMENT>SHELL

item.

2. Select existing shell elements from the screen, right click on highlighted items in
“Selection” list and use Modify option.

3. Create four Modify Rules for t1, t2, t3, and t4 fields and type any value in each of them so
as to define varying thickness in elements (since t4 field does not exist in trias if
above rules are applied on both trias and quads it will be failed for trias. In the
relative window that opens press 'Open In New Tab' button and repeat the procedure
by removing the t4 rule).

4. Activate the ‘Output element’s thickness’ flag in conjunction with ‘- as NODAL

THICKNESS’ option through “ABAQUS Output Parameters” card during output.

If nodal thickness has been assigned at least in all nodes of an element then in all other elements
that reside in the same property will be assigned automatically nodal thickness during output.

The SHELL THICKNESS parameter is defined automatically by following case A) of

*DISTRIBUTION keyword. See also Remarks of *DISTRIBUTION keyword for details
regarding the determination of the name of this parameter.

Use AUXILIARIES>LAMINATE tool for further manipulation of the layers for a COMPOSITE
or LAMINATE property. The advantage of a LAMINATE property is that it is possible to remove
or add shells in the creation of new layers. So the LAMINATE property is broken in more
composite properties in output and the number of them depends on the shells participating in each
layer. Refer also to users_guide.pdf for details about this tool.

See GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the names of ELSET, MATERIAL, CONTROLS
and ORIENTATION parameters.

Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “SHELL SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE
[SHELL_SECTION]” card) so as the specific *SHELL SECTION option to be written to the
output file (.inp).

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Keyword *SHELL TO SOLID COUPLING

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>SH2SLCOUP>LIST and pressing the NEW button of “SHELL TO

SOLID COUPLING” card.

Using AUXILIARIES>SH2SLCOUP>New by Proximity.

Remarks The CONSTRAIN NAME parameter may be specified in ‘Name’ field of “SHELL TO SOLID
COUPLING” card. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the names of
CONSTRAIN NAME parameter.

When New by proximity is used to create shell to solid coupling the 'search distance' and
'projection distance' options correspond to INFLUENCE DISTANCE and POSITION
TOLERANCE parameters respectively.

Keyword *SIMPLE SHEAR TEST DATA

Created by Follow the steps below to define this keyword:

1. Use MENUBAR>Windows>Materilas>NEW>MATERIAL.

2. Switch to HYPERFOAM ‘Elasticity’ and set '*HYPERFOAM’ option to YES.

3. Set ‘TEST DATA INPUT’ option to YES.

4. Set ‘*SIMPLE SHEAR’ option to YES.

5. Press ‘?’ key in the respective ‘TEST DATA’ field for a tabular definition of the stress-
strain data.

Remarks Each row of the specified data table implies one data line during output.
Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “MATERIAL [MATERIAL]” card) so as the
specific *SIMPLE SHEAR TEST DATA option to be written to the output file (.inp).

Keyword *SOLID SECTION

Created by MENUBAR>Windows>Properties>NEW>SOLID

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MENUBAR>Windows>Properties>NEW>TRUSS

Remarks See GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the names of ELSET, MATERIAL, CONTROLS
and ORIENTATION parameters.

Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “SOLID SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE
[SOLID_SECTION]” card) so as the specific *SOLID SECTION option to be written to the
output file (.inp).

Keyword *SPECIFIC HEAT

Created by Using MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL and switching the ‘*SPECIFIC

HEAT’ option to YES.

Remarks If ‘DEP’ option is set to YES the specific heat is defined as a function of temperature (Press the ‘?’
key in DATA TABLE field to define the specific heat - temperature table).

Keyword *SPRING

Created by MENUBAR>Windows>Properties>NEW>SPRING.

Remarks Switch to Fixed Dir. ‘TYPE’ to define spring behavior for SPRING1 and SPRING2 elements and
Axial ‘TYPE’ for SPRINGA elements.

Switch to NONLINEAR ‘BEHAVIOR’ to include this parameter during output (nonlinear spring
behavior).

If ‘DEP’ option is set to DEP the spring stiffness is defined as a function of frequency (only for
linear spring behavior) and temperature (Press the ‘?’ key in ‘S-F-T’ and ‘D-F-T’ fields to define
the tables for linear and non-linear spring behavior respectively).

See GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the names of ELSET and ORIENTATION
parameters.

Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “*SPRING [SPRING_PROP]” card) so as the
specific *SPRING option to be written to the output file (.inp).

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Keyword *SRADIATE

Created by LOADs>RADIATE>Set.

Remarks For sets the option 'Output as:” should be switched to Surface in order to output *SRADIATE
keyword.

If ‘Radiate’ flag into ‘RESET’ region of “STEP” card is active, all of *SRADIATE options in this
step acquire OP=NEW parameter.

The surface name obtains the same name with the set that is used to define the surface. See also
GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the surface name as well as the name of AMPLITUDE
parameter.

Keyword *STATIC

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW and then selecting the *STATIC option into the pull down
menu of ‘ANALYSIS’ section.

Remarks Left-click on the ‘Parameters’ button to specify the parameters as desired.

The ALLSDTOL parameter is defined by setting STABILIZE menu to YES and then ALLSDTOL
to YES. The CONTINUE is defined by following the above procedure plus setting CONTINUE
menu to YES. The above parameters are written out provided the 'Output Format' is switched to
6.7 or 6.8 (“ABAQUS Output Parameters” window).

Press the ‘?’ key in ‘FULLY PLASTIC’ field to select the element set (or to create a new one) that
will be monitored for fully plastic behaviour. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine
the element set name.

Keyword *STEADY STATE DYNAMICS

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW and then selecting the *STEADY STATE DYNAMICS option
into the pull down menu of ‘ANALYSIS’ section.

Remarks Left-click on the ‘Parameters’ button to specify the parameters as desired.

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The FRICTION DAMPING parameter is written out provided the 'Output Format' is switched to
6.7 or 6.8 and SUBSPACE PROJECTION=RANGE if switching to 6.8 (“ABAQUS Output
Parameters” window).

Keyword *STEADY STATE TRANSPORT

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW and then selecting the *STEADY STATE TRANSPORT
option into the pull down menu of ‘ANALYSIS’ section.

Remarks Left-click on the ‘Parameters’ button to specify the parameters as desired.

The ALLSDTOL parameter is defined by setting STABILIZE menu to YES and then ALLSDTOL
to YES. The CONTINUE is defined by following the above procedure plus setting CONTINUE
menu to YES. The above parameters are written out provided the 'Output Format' is switched to
6.7 or 6.8 (“ABAQUS Output Parameters” window).

Keyword *STEP

Created by AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW.

Remarks All available parameters are placed at the top section of the “STEP” window.

See GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of NAME parameter.

Keyword *SUBCYCLING

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>SUBCYCL.>NEW.

Remarks The element set of a subcycling zone is defined through ELSET field (press the ‘?’ key to select
existing sets from the “SETS HELP” card). See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the
name of ELSET parameter.

Since the above keyword is valid only for a Abaqus/Explicit analysis in order to output the
'Abaqus/Explicit output' flag of Other Options section of Miscellaneous tab should be activated

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during output (ABAQUS Output Parameters window). If *DYNAMIC, EXPLICIT ANALYSIS is

selected from STEP card (AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW) then the above flag is automatically
activated. In addition, the 'Output Format' flag should be set equal to 6.8 in order to write out the
keyword.

Keyword *SUBSTRUCTURE GENERATE

Created by 1. Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW and then selecting the *SUBSTRUCTURE GENERATE

option into the pull down menu of ‘ANALYSIS’ section.

2. Automatically by using AUXILIARIES>SUBSTR>LIST>NEW (the 'Substructure Step:' field

of “SUBSTRUCTURE ANALYSIS CREATOR” card is filled by a *SUBSTRUCTURE
GENERATE step id).

Remarks Left-click on the ‘Parameters’ button to specify the parameters as desired.

To specify the substructure identifier of TYPE parameter either type a value in 'TYPE Z' field of
'Parameters' button (STEP card) or type a value in 'ELEMENT, TYPE=Z' field of
“SUBSTRUCTURE ANALYSIS CREATOR” card if following the method 2. to define the
keyword (this case it is possible to press 'Edit' button to open STEP card and specify TYPE
parameter through 'Parameter' button).

See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the element and node set name when defining
ELSET and NSET parameters respectively (through 'Parameters' button in STEP card).

Keyword *SUBSTRUCTURE MATRIX OUTPUT

Created by Following one of the methods to define *SUBSTRUCTURE GENERATE step (see also the
*SUBSTRUCTURE GENERATE keyword), switching to *SUBSTRUCTURE MATRIX OUTPUT
‘Keyword’ and pressing the ‘INSERT’ button to declare the definition.

Remarks

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Keyword *SUBSTRUCTURE PROPERTY

Created by 1. Automatically by using ELEMENTs>ZELEMENT>NEW (press F2 key in PID field of

“SUBSTRUCTURE ELEMENT[ZELEMENT]” card to see the SUBSTRUCTURE PROPERTY
card).

2. Automatically by using AUXILIARIES>SUBSTR>LIST>NEW (press '?' key in 'Substructure

Property' field of “SUBSTRUCTURE ANALYSIS CREATOR” card to define the desired
substructure property).

Remarks When following the method 2. type a value in Position Tolerance field in order to specify the
POSITION TOL parameter of the keyword (the POSITION TOL filed of card is filled by this
option).

Specify values in tx, ty, tz fields of SUBSTRUCTURE PROPERTY card in order to perform
translation of substructures in each global direction. Do the same in fields rax, ray, raz, rbx, rby,
rbz, angle to perform rotation in substructures and reflections when typing values in pax, pay, paz,
pbx, pby, pbz, pcx, pcy, pcz fields.

Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “*SUBSTRUCTURE PROPERTY

[SUBSTRUCTURE_PROPERTY]” card) so as the specific *SUBSTRUCTURE PROPERTY
keyword to be written to the output file (.inp).

See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine name when of ELSET parameter.

Keyword *SURFACE, TYPE=ELEMENT

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>SET>INFO>NEW to create new sets and activating ‘Element sets as
surfaces’ flag during output (“ABAQUS Output Parameters” card). In this case, all existing sets in
the model will exported as *SURFACEs. The sets should contain only elements, facets of solids
and continuum shells (Si labels) and edges of shells (Ei labels).

Using AUXILIARIES>SET>INFO>NEW to create new sets and switching ‘Output as:’ pull down
menu to Surface. In this case, only particular sets in the model will exported as *SURFACEs. The
sets should contain only elements (SPOS, SNEG, both when 'ORIENTATION=bank), facets of
solids and continuum shells (Si labels) groups/parts, faces with shells, ranges of elements and
properties and edges of shells (Ei labels). SPOS and SNEG options are available under
'ORIENTATION' pull down menu so as to define the orientation of surface when it is created with
orientable elements (shells, gaskets etc.).

CONSTRAINTs>KINEM or DISTR>SET, switching 'COUPLING' to *DISTRIBUTING and

'SURF. TYPE' to ELEMENT-BASED.

LOADs>DLOAD>P/PNU>Set. The set should contain only facets of solids and continuum shells
and edges of shells.

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LOADs>DFLUX>Set. The set should contain only facets of solids and edges of shells.

LOADs>FILM>Set. The set should contain only facets of solids and edges of shells.

LOADs>RADIATE>Set. The set should contain only facets of solids and edges of shells.

AUXILIARIES>PRTENS>INFO>NEW>SURFACE (Press the ‘?’ key in ‘SID’ field of “PRE-

TENSION SECTON [PRE-TENSION_SECTION]” card to select the set of continuum elements
that will define the surface).

AUXILIARIES>CONTACT>INFO>NEW>CONTACT (Press the ‘?’ key in ‘SSID’ and ‘MSID’

fields of “*CONTACT DEFINITION [CONTACT_PAIR]” card to select the set that will define
the surface while ELEMENT ‘SLAVE and/or ELEMENT ‘MASTER’ is set).

AUXILIARIES>CONTACT>INFO>NEW>TIE (Press the ‘?’ key in ‘SSID’ and ‘MSID’ fields of

“*TIE DEFINITION [CONTACT_PAIR]” card to select the set that will define the surface while
ELEMENT ‘SLAVE and/or ELEMENT ‘MASTER’ is set).

Automatically by AUXILIARIES>AIRBAG>Enclose Cavity (surfaces defined with SFM3D

elements and always SPOS orientation).

Remarks The REGION TYPE and TRIM parameters can be defined through the “*CONTACT
DEFINITION [CONTACT_PAIR]” and “*TIE DEFINITION [CONTACT_PAIR]” cards.

The MAX RATIO, NO OFFSET, NO THICK and SCALE THICK parameters can be defined
through “*CONTACT DEFINITION [CONTACT_PAIR]”card.

The NAME parameter obtains the same name with the name of the set that defines the surface. See
also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of NAME parameter.

Switch ‘AUXILIARY’ option to NO so as the specific *SURFACE option to be exported (“SET

[SET]” card).

Keyword *SURFACE, TYPE=NODE

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>SET>INFO>NEW to create new sets and switching ‘Output as:’ pull down
menu to Surface. The sets should contain only nodes and ranges of nodes.

CONSTRAINTs>KINEM>NODES or SET.

CONSTRAINTs>DISTR>NODES, SET or FACET.

AUXILIARIES>CONTACT>INFO>NEW>CONTACT (Press the ‘?’ key in ‘SSID’ and ‘MSID’

fields of “*CONTACT DEFINITION [CONTACT_PAIR]” card to select the set that will define
the surface while NODE ‘SLAVE and/or NODE ‘MASTER’ is set).

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AUXILIARIES>CONTACT>INFO>NEW>TIE (Press the ‘?’ key in ‘SSID’ and ‘MSID’ fields of

“*TIE DEFINITION [CONTACT_PAIR]” card to select the set that will define the surface while
NODE ‘SLAVE and/or NODE ‘MASTER’ is set).

Remarks The REGION TYPE and TRIM parameters can be defined through the “*CONTACT
DEFINITION [CONTACT_PAIR]” and “*TIE DEFINITION [CONTACT_PAIR]” cards.

The MAX RATIO, NO OFFSET, NO THICK and SCALE THICK parameters can be defined
through “*CONTACT DEFINITION [CONTACT_PAIR]”card.

The NAME parameter obtains the same name with the name of the set that defines the surface. See
also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of NAME parameter. Only for couplings,
ANSA automatically assigns an arbitrary surface name with the following format: NAME =
SURF_COUPLING_(arbitrary number).

Switch ‘AUXILIARY’ option to NO so as the specific *SURFACE option to be exported (“SET

[SET]” card).

Keyword *SURFACE, TYPE=SEGMENTS or CYLINDER or REVOLUTION

Created by AUXILIARIES>AN.SURF>INFO>NEW>SEGMENTS while SURFACE is switched through

“ANALYTICAL SURFACE [SURFACE]” card (Press PROFILE>EDIT to define the profile of
the surface).

AUXILIARIES>R.BODY>INFO>NEW>ANALYTICAL SURFACE.

AUXILIARIES>CONTACT>INFO>NEW>CONTACT (Press the ‘?’ key in ‘SSID’ and ‘MSID’

fields of “*CONTACT DEFINITION [CONTACT_PAIR]” card to select the set that will define
the surface while SURFACE ‘SLAVE and/or SURFACE ‘MASTER’ is set).

AUXILIARIES>CONTACT>INFO>NEW>TIE (Press the ‘?’ key in ‘SSID’ and ‘MSID’ fields of

“*TIE DEFINITION [CONTACT_PAIR]” card to select the set that will define the surface while
SURFACE ‘SLAVE and/or SURFACE ‘MASTER’ is set).

Remarks The REGION TYPE and TRIM parameters can be defined through the “*CONTACT
DEFINITION [CONTACT_PAIR]” and “*TIE DEFINITION [CONTACT_PAIR]” cards.

The MAX RATIO, NO OFFSET, NO THICK and SCALE THICK parameters can be defined
through “*CONTACT DEFINITION [CONTACT_PAIR]”card.

The NAME parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of. “ANALYTICAL SURFACE
[SURFACE]” card. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of NAME
parameter.

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Keyword *SURFACE, TYPE=CUTTING SURFACE

Created by AUXILIARIES>SECTION>INFO>NEW.

AUXILIARIES>SECTION>Assistant.

Remarks The NAME parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of. “SECTION
[CUTTING_SURFACE]” card. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of
NAME parameter and the element set.

DEFINITION parameter is written out if 'Output Format' is switched to 6.7 or 6.8 (“ABAQUS
Output Parameters” window).

Keyword *SURFACE BEHAVIOR

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>S.INTER>INFO>NEW and switching ‘*SURF_ BEHAVIOR’ to YES.

Using MENUBAR>Windows>Properties>NEW>GAP and setting to YES the ‘*SURFACE

BEHAVIOR’ option.

Remarks When the PRESSURE-OVERCLOSURE=TABULAR is selected, press the ‘?’ key in ‘PRE-OVER
TABLE’ field to specify the pressure and over closure values in a tabular form.

Keyword *SURFACE INTERACTION

Created by AUXILIARIES>S.INTER>INFO>NEW.

Remarks The out-of-plane thickness of the surface or cross-sectional area for every node in the node-based
surface can be specified through ‘THICKNESS’ field of “SURFACE INTERACTION/CONTACT
PROPERTIES [SURFACE_INTERACTION]” card.

The NAME parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of. “SURFACE INTERACTION/
CONTACT PROPERTIES [SURFACE_ INTERACTION]” card. See also GENERAL REMARKS
how to determine the name of NAME parameter.

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Keyword *SURFACE PROPERTY ASSIGNMENT

Created by AUXILIARIES>CONTACT>SURFACE PROPERTY ASSIGNMENT> NEW.

Remarks The surface names are the same with the names of the sets used to define the surfaces. See also
GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the surface names.

Leave the ‘SURFACE’ field blank to omit surface names during output (blank data line).

See also *CONTACT keyword because it is required for the *SURFACE PROPERTY
ASSIGNMENT.

Leave 'STEP' field blank to write out as model data or else specify the step id of an
ABAQUS/Explicit analysis to write out as history data. Due to the fact that it is valid only in an
ABAQUS/Explicit analysis activate 'Abaqus Explicit Output' flag during output.

The primary and secondary feature edge criteria are exported only if 'Abaqus Version' menu is
switched to 6.7 or 6.8 during output.

Keyword *SURFACE SECTION

Created by MENUBAR>Windows>Properties>NEW>SURFACE.

Automatically by AUXILIARIES>AIRBAG>Enclose Cavity.

Remarks The ELSET parameter can be specified through the ‘Name’ field of. “*SURFACE SECTION
[SURFACE_SECTION]” card. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of
ELSET parameter.

Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “SURFACE SECTION

[SURFACE_SECTION]” card) so as the specific *SURFACE SECTION option to be written to the
output file (.inp).

Keyword *SYSTEM

Created by Edit to the “*NODE [NODE]” card of a node (NODE>INFO>INFO) and specify the ‘SYSTEM’
field (Press ‘?’ key to select an existing local system or to create a new one).

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Keyword *TEMPERATURE

Created by Using INIT.CONDIT.>TEMPR.>Node or Set or File and setting ‘DATA’ to HISTORY

(“*TEMERATURE [TEMPERATURE]” card).

Remarks See GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the node set names and the name of AMPLITUDE
parameter.

If ‘Temperature’ flag into RESET region of “STEP” card (AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW) is active,

all of *TEMPERATURE options in this step enquire OP=NEW parameter.

Up to 5 temperature points are supported.

Press '?' key in 'file_name' field (when using File option to define FILE parameter and subsequent
parameters) in order to select *.fil or *.odb file (through File Manager that opens) from which data
will be read.

Keyword *THERMAL EXPANSION

Created by Using MENUBAR>Windows>Properties>NEW>BEAM, switching TYPE_ to GENERAL

SECTION, SECTION to NONLINEAR SECTION and setting ‘*THERMAL EXPANSION’ to YES.

Remarks Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “BEAM SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE
[BEAM SECTION]” card) so as the specific *THERMAL EXPANSION option to be written to the
output file (.inp).

If ‘TE DEP’ option is set to YES the specific thermal coefficient is defined as a function of
temperature (Press the ‘?’ key in TE D. TABLE field to define the specific thermal coefficient -
temperature table).

Keyword *TIE

Created by AUXILIARIES>CONTACT>INFO>NEW>TIE.

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Remarks The name of NAME parameter can be specified through ‘Name’ field of “*TIE DEFINITION
[CONTACT_PAIR]” card. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of MAME
parameter, the surface (master, slave) and node set names.

Keyword *TORQUE

Created by Using MENUBAR>Windows>Properties>NEW>BEAM, switching TYPE_ to GENERAL

SECTION, SECTION to NONLINEAR SECTION and setting ‘*TORQUE’ to YES.

Remarks Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “BEAM SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE
[BEAM SECTION]” card) so as the specific *TORQUE option to be written to the output file
(.inp).

Switch 'TQ behavior' to ELASTIC and 'TQ variation' to LINEAR to define the corresponding
options.

All the properties (stiffness, axial force, strain etc.) are given in a tabular form through ‘TQ D.
TABLE’ field (Press the ‘?’ key in ‘TQ D. TABLE’ field to define the corresponding table, if
LINEAR option is specified the above field appears by setting TQ DEP option to YES).

Keyword *TRANSFORM

Created by Edit to the “*NODE [NODE]” card of a node (NODE>INFO>INFO) and specify the
‘TRANSFORM’ field (Press ‘?’ key to select an existing local system or to create a new one).

Remarks The NSET parameter obtains the same name with the selected coordinate system. The *NSET
option is automatically created during output and contains all the nodes in which the
‘TRANSFORM’ field has been specified. See also GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the
name of NSET parameter.

The TYPE parameter is determined by the type of selected coordinate system. Thus, if rectangular
system is selected then TYPE=R will be defined, if cylindrical system TYPE=C and if spherical
system TYPE=S.

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Keyword *TRANVERSE SHEAR STIFFNESS

Created by Using MENUBAR>Windows>Properties>NEW>SHELL and setting ‘TRANVERSE SHEAR

STIFFNESS’ to YES while S_ ‘TYPE’ is selected.

Using MENUBAR>Windows>Properties>NEW>C.SHELL and setting ‘TRANVERSE SHEAR

STIFFNESS’ to YES.

Using MENUBAR>Windows>Properties>NEW>BEAM and setting ‘TRANVERSE SHEAR

STIFFNESS’ to YES.

Remarks

Keyword *TRS

Created by Using MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL, switching the ‘*VISCOELASTIC’

option to YES and then *TRS to YES.

Remarks Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “MATERIAL [MATERIAL]” card) so as the
specific *TRS option to be written to the output file (.inp).

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Keyword *UNIAXIAL TEST DATA

Created by Follow the steps below to define this keyword:

1. Use MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL.

2. a) Switch to HYPERELASTIC ‘Elasticity’ (MATERIAL [MATERIAL] card) and set

‘*HYPERELASTIC’ option to YES.

b) Switch to HYPERFOAM ‘Elasticity’ and set ‘*HYPERFOAM’ option to YES.

c) Switch to HYPERFOAM or HYPERELASTIC to ‘Elasticity’, set ‘*HYPERFOAM’ or

‘*HYPERELASTIC’ options to YES and then ‘*MULLINS EFFECT’=YES.

3. Set ‘TEST DATA INPUT’ option to YES.

4. Set ‘*UNIAXIAL’ option to YES.

5. Press '?' key in the respective ‘TEST DATA’ field for a tabular definition of the stress-
strain data.

Remarks Each row of the specified data table implies one data line during output.
Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “MATERIAL [MATERIAL]” card) so as the
specific *UNIAXIAL TEST DATA option to be written to the output file (.inp).

Keyword *USER MATERIAL

Created by Using MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL and switching the ‘*USER

MATERIAL’ option to YES.

Remarks Each constant can be specified through 'constants' field separated with commas.

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Keyword *VARIABLE MASS SCALING

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, switching to *VARIABLE MASS SCALING ‘Keyword’

and pressing the INSERT button to declare the definition.

Remarks The ELSET parameter obtains the same name with name of the set that is used. The user is able to
select more than one sets at once in order to define more than one output requests quickly. See also
GENERAL REMARKS how to determine the name of ELSET parameter.

Select DYNAMIC, EXPLICIT ‘ANALYSIS’ because *VARIABLE MASS SCALING makes sense
only in an Abaqus/Explicit analysis.

Keyword *VISCO

Created by Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW and then selecting the *VISCO option into the pull down
menu of ‘ANALYSIS’ section.

Remarks Left-click on the 'Parameters' button to specify the parameters as desired.

The ALLSDTOL parameter is defined by setting STABILIZE menu to YES and then ALLSDTOL
to YES. The CONTINUE is defined by following the above procedure plus setting CONTINUE
menu to YES. The above parameters are written out provided the 'Output Format' is switched to 6.7
or 6.8 (“ABAQUS Output Parameters” window).

Keyword *VISCOELASTIC

Created by Using MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL and switching the

‘*VISCOELASTIC’ option to YES.

Remarks Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “MATERIAL [MATERIAL]” card) so as the
specific *HYPERELASTIC option to be written to the output file (.inp).

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In options where 'DATA' field appears, specify the data lines in tabular form (press ? key in
'DATA' field and “DATA TABLE” window will appear to specify data values in rows and
columns, each row corresponds to one data line).

Keyword *VOLUMETRIC TEST DATA

Created by Follow the steps below to define this keyword:

1. Use MENUBAR>Windows>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL.

2. a) Switch to HYPERELASTIC ‘Elasticity’ (MATERIAL [MATERIAL] card) and set

‘*HYPERELASTIC’ option to YES.

b) Switch to HYPERFOAM ‘Elasticity' and set ‘*HYPERFOAM’ option to YES.

c) Set ‘*VISCOELASTIC’ option to YES, FREQ/TIME=TIME and TIME=CREEP TEST

DATA or RELAXATION TEST DATA.

3. Set ‘TEST DATA INPUT’ option to YES.

4. Set ‘*VOLUMETRIC’ option to YES.

5. Press ‘?’ key in the respective ‘TEST DATA’ field for a tabular definition of the pressure-
volume ratio data.

Remarks Each row of the specified data table implies one data line during output
Set ‘DEFINED’ option to YES (located at the top of “MATERIAL [MATERIAL]” card) so as the
specific *VOLUMETRIC TEST DATA option to be written to the output file (.inp).

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