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Glue Parameters–Linear Pair Overrides dialog box (Simcenter Nastran)

Modeling Object
Name	Defines the name of the modeling object.
Label	Specifies a unique numerical identifier for the modeling object.
Properties
Glue Formulation	GLUETYPE field in the BGPARM bulk data entry.Determines the type of glue connection.Select Weld-Like Connection to use the weld-like glue algorithm.Select Normal and Tangential Springs to use the spring-like glue algorithm.
Penalty Factor Units	PENTYP field in the BGPARM bulk data entry.Controls how Simcenter Nastran calculates glue element stiffness.
Penalty Factor	PENGLUE field in the BGPARM bulk data entry.If you choose Weld-Like Connection from the Alternate Glue Formulation list, lets you specify the penalty factor for the weld-like algorithm.
Penalty Normal Direction	Appears if you select Normal and Tangential Springs from the Glue Formulation list.PENN field in the BGPARM bulk data entry.Specifies the penalty factor for the normal direction.
Penalty Tangential Direction	Appears if you select Normal and Tangential Springs from the Glue Formulation list.PENNT field in the BGPARM bulk data entry.Specifies the penalty factor for the transverse direction.

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Glue Parameters–Linear Pair Overrides dialog box (Simcenter Nastran), Simcenter 3D 2021.1 Series

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