K42GG

Subcase Information Entry

K42GG - Direct Input Structural Element Damping Matrix Selection

Description

The K42GG command can be used in the Subcase Information section to select a direct input structural element damping matrix.

Format

K42GG = name

Argument	Description
name	Name of a damping matrix that is input in the bulk data section using the DMIG card.

1.	DMIG matrices will not be used unless selected.

2.	This matrix is handled like the contributions from the structural element damping coefficients GE on MATi, PBUSH, and PELAS.

3.	Terms are added to the damping matrix before any constraints are applied.

4.	The matrix must be symmetric, that is field 4 on the referenced DMIG entry must contain the integer 6.

5.	When multiple instances of this card occur, the referenced DMIG entries are combined. This behavior differs from that of Nastran, which only recognizes the last instance of this card in the same situation.