DEFORM

Element Deformation Static Load

Description: Selects the Element Deformation Set to be applied to the model.

Format:

DEFORM = n

Example:

DEFORM = 27

Option Definition Type
n Set identification of DEFORM Bulk Data entries. Integer > 0

Remarks:

  1. DEFORM Bulk Data entries will not be used unless selected in the Case Control Section.
  2. The total load applied will be the sum of external (LOAD command), element deformation (DEFORM command), constrained displacement (SPC command), and thermal (TEMPERATURE command) loads.
  3. Static, thermal, and element deformation loads should have unique set identification numbers.