NSUBST, NSBSTP, NSBMX, NSBMN, Carry
Specifies the number of substeps to be taken this load
step.
NSBSTPNumber of substeps to be used for this load step (i.e.,
the time step size or frequency increment). If automatic time stepping
is used (AUTOTS), NSBSTP defines the size of the first substep.
If contact elements (TARGE169, TARGE170, CONTA171, CONTA172, CONTA173, CONTA174, CONTA175, CONTA176, or CONTA177) are used, defaults to 1 or 20 substeps, depending on the physics of the model. If none of these contact elements are used, defaults to 1 substep.
NSBMXMaximum number of substeps to be taken (i.e., the minimum time step size) if automatic time stepping is used. The program automatically determines the default based on the physics of the model.
NSBMNMinimum number of substeps to be taken (i.e., the maximum time step size) if automatic time stepping is used. The program automatically determines the default based on the physics of the model.
CarryTime step carryover key (program-determined default depending on the problem physics):
OFF | — | Use |
ON | — | Use final time step from previous load step as the starting time step (if automatic time stepping is used). |
The program automatically determines the default based on the physics of the model.