*EPJOINT

Define properties for elastic-plastic joint elements.

This option is used to define the properties for elastic-plastic joint elements. The JOINT ELASTICITY and, if plasticity is to be defined, JOINT PLASTICITY options must immediately follow this option.

This page discusses:

See Also
*JOINT ELASTICITY
*JOINT PLASTICITY
In Other Guides
Elastic-Plastic Joints

ProductsAbaqus/Standard

TypeModel data

LevelPartPart instance

Required parameters

ELSET

Set this parameter equal to the name of the element set containing the elastic-plastic joint elements for which properties are being defined.

ORIENTATION

Set this parameter equal to the name given to the ORIENTATION definition (Orientations) that gives the orientation of the local system in the joint.

Optional parameters

SECTION

Set this parameter equal to SPUD CAN if the joint models a spud can. If the joint does not model a spud can, this parameter is not needed.

Data line to define spud can geometry with SECTION=SPUD CAN

First (and only) line

  1. Do, diameter of spud can cylindrical portion.

  2. θ, conical spud can cone angle in degrees. Enter a blank, zero, or 180 for a cylindrical spud can.

Include the JOINT ELASTICITY and JOINT PLASTICITY options as needed to define the joint behavior.