*SECTION_DISCRETE
LS-DYNA Input Interface KeywordThis keyword defines finite element property of spring elements.
Format
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) | (7) | (8) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| *SECTION_DISCRETE | |||||||
| sec_ID | DRO | ||||||
| Blank Line | |||||||
Definition
| Field | Contents | SI Unit Example |
|---|---|---|
| sec_ID | Section identifier (Integer) |
|
| DRO | Spring type
(Integer) |
Comments
- This keyword maps to /PROP/TYPE8 (SPR_GENE) spring using a default mass 2.0e-03 kg and inertia 2e-02 kg*mm depeneding on the units.
- The option “_TITLE” can be added to the end of this keyword. When “_TITLE” is included, an extra 80 character long line is added after the keyword input line which allows an entity title to be defined.