ABAQUS Volume II: I–Z - Manual (Page 194)

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6. Second coordinate of the extra point (if required).
7. Third coordinate of the extra point (if required).
The following entries are used only for a circular arc equal to or larger than 180°:
8. First component of a normal to the circular arc.
9. Second component of a normal to the circular arc.
10. Third component of a normal to the circular arc.
Repeat this data line as often as necessary.
(X,Y,Z)
Rectangular Cartesian
(default)
R
θ
Cylindrical
(
θ
and
φ
are given in degrees)
(R,
θ,φ
)
θ
φ
Spherical
Z
Y
X
Y
Y
Z Z
X
X
(R, θ ,Z)
Figure 14.3–1 Coordinate systems.
14.3–2
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