*JOINT

Define properties for JOINTC elements.

This option is used to define the properties for JOINTC elements. The DASHPOT and SPRING options must immediately follow this option.

This page discusses:

See Also
*DASHPOT
*SPRING
In Other Guides
Flexible Joint Element

ProductsAbaqus/StandardAbaqus/CAE

TypeModel data

LevelPartPart instance

Abaqus/CAEUnsupported; similar functionality is available by modeling connectors.

Required parameters

ELSET

Set this parameter equal to the name of the element set containing the JOINTC elements for which properties are being defined.

Optional parameters

ORIENTATION

Set this parameter equal to the name given to the ORIENTATION definition (Orientations) that specifies the initial orientation of the local system in the joint.

There are no data lines associated with this option; instead, include SPRING and DASHPOT options as needed to define the joint behavior