ESTIF

ESTIF, KMULT
Specifies the matrix multiplier for deactivated elements.

Valid Products: Pro | Premium | Enterprise | PrepPost | Solver | AS add-on

KMULT

Stiffness matrix multiplier for deactivated elements (defaults to 1.0E-6).

Command Default

Use 1.0E-6 as the multiplier.

Notes

Specifies the stiffness matrix multiplier for elements deactivated with the EKILL command (birth and death).

This command is also valid in PREP7.

Menu Paths

Main Menu>Preprocessor>Loads>Load Step Opts>Other>Birth & Death>StiffnessMult
Main Menu>Solution>Load Step Opts>Other>Birth & Death>StiffnessMult