SECLOCK

SECLOCK, dof, MINVALUE, MAXVALUE, dof, MINVALUE, MAXVALUE, dof, MINVALUE, MAXVALUE
Specifies locks on the components of relative motion in a joint element.

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dof

Local degree of freedom to be locked.

MINVALUE

Low end of the range of allowed movement for the specified DOF.

MAXVALUE

High end of the range of allowed movement for the specified DOF.

Notes

Specify up to three DOFs to be locked. Locks are activated when the limit values are reached, and further motion in that DOF is frozen. If necessary, you may repeat the command.

Menu Paths

Main Menu>Preprocessor>Sections>Joints>Add / Edit

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