Define transient initial conditions using magnitude and direction (Abaqus)

The Velocity - Magnitude and Direction type lets you define an initial condition constraint on a set of nodes. For example, enter an initial velocity of 1.5 mm/sec to be applied to Nodes 4795, 4806, and 4812 in the direction of the selected vector.

1. Choose Home tab→Loads and Conditions group→Constraint Type list→Initial Conditions .

2. In the Initial Conditions dialog box, from the type list, select Velocity - Magnitude and Direction.

3. In the Model Objects group, click Select Object and select the nodes to apply the initial conditions to.

4. In the Direction group, select a vector that specifies the direction of the initial conditions. The software creates a displacement coordinate system if the vector does not match the work coordinate system Z direction. For more information, see Vector dialog box.

5. In the Magnitudes group, in the Initial Velocity box, enter the initial velocity as constant values or expressions. For more information, see Expressions.

6. Click OK.

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