Defining data imperfections

You can define data imperfection on an assembly.

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Introducing a Geometric Imperfection into a Model
  1. From the main menu bar in the Interaction module, select Special Imperfection Create .
  2. In the Create Imperfection dialog box that appears, name the imperfection, select Data imperfection, and click Continue.
  3. Select System.
  4. In the Imperfection Data table, enter the following:

    Node Number

    Enter the node for which the imperfection is to be specified.

    Components

    Enter the comp1, comp2, and comp3 component values for the imperfection in the selected system.

  5. Click OK to save your data and to close the dialog box.