/INITRUSS/FULL

Block Format Keyword Describes the initial state for truss elements. All values defined in this card will be applied at the beginning on the computation.

Format

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/INITRUSS/FULL/unit_ID
truss_ID prop_type
EINT F AREA ε p

Definition

Field Contents SI Unit Example
unit_ID (Optional) Unit identifier.

(Integer, maximum 10 digits)

truss_ID Element identifier.

(Integer)

prop_type Property set.

(Integer)

EINT Total internal energy.

(Real)

[ J ]
F Truss element normal force.

(Real)

[ N ]
AREA Cross-sectional area of the truss.

(Real)

[ m 2 ]
ε p Plastic strain.

(Real)