Scalar Damper Property and Connection
Description: Defines a scalar damper element without reference to a material or property entry.
Format:
Example:
| Field | Definition | Type | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| EID | Element identification number. | Integer > 0 | Required |
| B | Value of scalar damper. | Real | Required |
| G1, G2 | Grid point identification numbers of connection points. | Integer ≥ 0 | See Remark 2 |
| C1, C2 | Component numbers. | 0 ≤ Integer ≤ 6 | See Remark 2 |
Remarks:
- Element identification numbers must be unique with respect to all other element identification numbers.
- A blank may be used to indicate a grounded terminal G1 or G2 with a corresponding blank or zero C1 or C2. A grounded terminal is a point whose displacement is constrained to zero.
- The two connection points (G1, C1) and (G2, C2), must be distinct.
- When this entry is used in heat transfer analysis, it generates a lumped heat capacity.
- If Gi refers to a grid point, then Ci refers to component numbers in the displacement coordinate system specified by CD on the GRID entry.