Flat-Joint Model Methods
The methods of the Flat-Joint Model model are shown below for reference. More detailed information regarding these methods is presented here.
- flatjoint
- area
Set the user_area property, fixing the contact area, from the current piece configuration.
- bond <keyword>
Bond the element specified with the element or all elements if this keyword is not given.
- deformability keyword
Set the deformability.
- emod f
Specify the effective Young’s modulus.
- kratio f
Normal-to-shear stiffness ratio.
- initialize keyword ...
Initialize the force and moment.
- force v
Local contact force.
- unbond <keyword>
Unbond the element specified with the element or all elements if this keyword is not given.
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