DEFORM

Element Deformation

Description: Defines enforced axial deformation for CROD, CBAR, and CBEAM elements.

Format:

Example:

Field Definition Type Default
SID Deformation set identification number. Integer > 0 Required
EID Element identification number. Integer > 0 Required
D Deformation ("+" = elongation). Real Required

Remarks:

  1. The referenced element must be a CROD, CBAR or CBEAM.
  2. Deformation sets must be selected in the Case Control Section (DEFORM = SID).
  3. From one to three enforced element deformations may be defined on a single entry.