SECSTOP

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

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dof

Local degree of freedom to be stopped.

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

Stops restrict motion in a DOF; motion beyond the MINVALUE or MAXVALUE is prevented (motion away from a limit is allowed). You can specify up to three stops. If necessary, you can repeat the command.

Menu Paths

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

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