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/DT1/SHELL

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/DT1/SHELL - Alternative Time Step for Shell Elements

Description

The time step for shell elements using /DT1 is lower, but more accurate. Otherwise, this option is identical to /DT/SHELL.

Format

/DT1/SHELL/Keyword3

 

Data

Description

Keyword3

Time step control type:

STOP - The run will stop if the time step reaches and a restart file will be written.

DEL - The element which fixes the time step is removed.

CST - The time step becomes constant after reaching .

The formulation switches to a small strain formulation for each element that reaches the .

Scale factor on time step for the option defined by “Keyword3”.

Minimum time step.