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CELAS3 – Scalar Spring Connection to Scalar Points Only

Description

Defines a scalar spring element that connects only to scalar points.

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CELAS3

EID

PID

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S2

 

 

 

 

 

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Field

Contents

EID

Unique element identification number.

No default (Integer > 0)

PID

PELAS entry property identification number.

Default = EID (Integer > 0)

S1, S2

Scalar point identification numbers.

S1 or S2 may be blank or zero indicating a constrained coordinate.

Default = 0 (Integer > 0; S1 ≠ S2)

Comments

1.Only one scalar spring element may be defined on a single entry.
2.A scalar point specified on this entry need not be defined on an SPOINT entry.
3.This card is represented as a spring or mass element in HyperMesh.

See Also:

Bulk Data Section

Guidelines for Bulk Data Entries

Bulk Data Entries by Function

The Input File