CACPML3

Bulk Data Entry Defines an acoustic Adaptive Perfectly Matched Layer (APML) element with a triangular base.

Format

(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)	(5)	(6)	(7)	(8)	(9)	(10)
CACPML3	EID	PID	G1	G2	G3

Example

(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)	(5)	(6)	(7)	(8)	(9)	(10)
CACPML3	7	1	123	225	9991

Definitions

Field	Contents	SI Unit Example
EID	Unique element identification number. No default (Integer > 0)
PID	PACPML property entry identification number. No default (Integer > 0)
G1, G2, G3	Grid point identification numbers of element base connection points. No default (Integer > 0)

Comments

1. This element should be connected to acoustic grid points. These elements form the surface of the APML layer on top of an acoustic domain.
2. A 4-noded formulation of this element, CACPML4 is also available.
3. For more information, refer to Adaptive Perfectly Matched Layer Method for Exterior Acoustics in the User Guide.