ABAQUS Volume II: I–Z - Manual (Page 93)

*ITS
9.25 *ITS: Define properties for ITS elements.
This option is used to define the properties for ITS-type elements. The *DASHPOT, *FRICTION, and
*SPRING options must immediately follow this option.
Product: ABAQUS/Standard
Type: Model data
Level: Part, Part instance
References:
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“Rigid surface contact elements,” Section 31.5.1 of the ABAQUS Analysis User’s Manual
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*DASHPOT
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*FRICTION
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*SPRING
Required parameter:
ELSET
Set this parameter equal to the name of the element set containing the ITS-type elements for which
properties are being defined.
Data line for ITSUNI elements:
First (and only) line:
1. Tube outside diameter.
2. Distance between the parallel support plates on opposite sides of the tube.
3. X-direction cosine of the axis of the tube.
4. Y-direction cosine of the axis of the tube.
5. Z-direction cosine of the axis of the tube.
6. X-direction cosine of the normal to either one of the support plates.
7. Y-direction cosine of the normal to either one of the support plates.
8. Z-direction cosine of the normal to either one of the support plates.
Data line for ITSCYL elements:
First (and only) line:
1. Tube outside diameter.
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