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Rigid link mesh associated data properties (Simcenter Samcef)
You can use the Simcenter Samcef Rigid Link to connect a single node (the core node) to multiple nodes (leg nodes) with rigid elements.
On the core node, you can set a mass and/or moments of inertia. You can also drive the leg nodes rotation option and set Nodes Relaxing Dof Option (CM) options.
On the rigid elements, you can define stiffnesses, a thermal coefficient expansion coefficient (CTE), and enable specific results.
For more details, see Mesh Associated Data dialog box (Simcenter Samcef rigid link).
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