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!SGROUP

Definition of a surface group

1st line

!SGROUP, SGRP=<sgrp> [, optional parameter]
Parameter
SGRP Surface group name (required)
INPUT External file name (optional)
Parameter name Parameter value Description
SGRP <sgrp> Surface group name
INPUT <filename> External file name (optional); may also be used together with the 2nd and subsequent lines

2nd and subsequent lines

(2nd line) elem1, lsuf1, elem2, lsuf2, elem3, lsuf3, ...
(same thereafter)
Variable name Attribute Description
elemX I Element number belonging to the surface group
lsufX I Local surface number of an element belonging to the surface group

Notes

  • For element types and surface numbers, refer to "Chapter 4 Element Library".
  • A surface is defined by a combination of an element and a local surface number. Any number of surfaces may be entered on one line. Any number of lines may also be inserted until the next option begins. Each (element, local surface number) pair must be on the same line.
  • Elements to be specified must be defined before "!SGROUP".
  • If an element is not defined by the "!ELEMENT" option, it is ignored and a warning message is displayed.
  • A surface containing an element not defined by the "!ELEMENT" option is excluded and a warning message is displayed.
  • A surface whose element type and surface number are inconsistent is excluded and a warning message is displayed.
  • A single group may be defined in multiple separate definitions.

Example

!SGROUP, SGRP= SUF01
101, 1, 102, 1, 103, 2, 104, 2
201, 1, 202, 1
501, 1
!SGROUP, SGRP= SUF02
101, 2, 102, 2
!SGROUP, SGRP= EA01           --- "(601,1), (602,2)" are added to group "SUF01".
601, 1
602, 2

Incorrect Examples

Example 1 [An (element, local surface number) pair spans multiple lines]

!SGROUP, SGRP= SUF01
101, 1, 102, 1, 103
1, 104, 1

Example 2 [The local surface number is inconsistent with the element type]

!ELEMENT, TYPE= 211, SECTION= A
101, 1, 2, 3
102, 2, 3, 4
...
!SGROUP, SGRP= SUF01
101, 1
101, 2
101, 4              --- A triangular element has no 4th surface, so this combination is ignored