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Subcase Information Entry

FATDEF – Data Selection

Description

The FATDEF command can be used in the Subcase Information section to select a FATDEF bulk data entry that will define the elements, and their associated fatigue properties, to be considered for fatigue analysis.

Format

FATDEF = option

Argument

Options

Description

Option

< SID >

No default

SID:

Set identification of a FATDEF bulk data entry.

Comments

1.FATDEF bulk data entries will not be used unless selected in the Subcase Information section.
2.If present above the first subcase, it is applied to all fatigue analysis subcases.

See Also:

Fatigue Analysis

Subcase Information Section

The Input File