Required parameters
- ELSET
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Set this parameter equal to the name of the element set containing the GAP-type contact elements for which properties are being defined.
Data line for GAPUNI and GAPUNIT elements- First (and only) line
Initial clearance, d.
- If the remaining fields are omitted or specified as zero, the contact direction will be computed from the nodal coordinates.
Global X-direction cosine of the contact direction.
Global Y-direction cosine of the contact direction.
Global Z-direction cosine of the contact direction.
Element cross-sectional area.
Data line for GAPCYL elements- First (and only) line
Minimum/maximum separation distance, d.
Global X-direction cosine of the cylinder axis.
Global Y-direction cosine of the cylinder axis.
Global Z-direction cosine of the cylinder axis.
Element cross-sectional area.
Data line for GAPSPHER elements- First (and only) line
Minimum/maximum separation distance, d.
Enter a blank field.
Enter a blank field.
Enter a blank field.
Element cross-sectional area.
Data line for DGAP elements- First (and only) line
Clearance, d.
Enter a blank field.
Enter a blank field.
Enter a blank field.
Element cross-sectional area.
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