cmat apply command
Syntax
- contact cmat apply <keyword> <range>
Apply the CMAT to existing contacts. Visit each contact in the specified range and override its contact model according to the CMAT. Note that the contact models are entirely reassigned to each contact; all information stored in the previous contact model is lost. Alternatively, one can modify select contact model parameters at existing contacts using the
contact propertyorcontact methodcommands.By default, only mechanical contacts are considered.
- mechanical
Apply to mechanical contacts.
- thermal
Apply to thermal contacts.
Usage Example
contact cmat apply
from “bond_sb.dat” in Genesis and Testing of a Soft-Bonded Material
contact cmat apply range group 'glass' matches 2
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