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PGAP

Sample Journal

Descriptor Name: Cgap Property

Physical Properties

UI Name Automation (neutral) Name Value type Range Default Value
Initial Gap Opening initial opening double -FLT_MAX to FLT_MAX 0.0
PreLoad preload double 0.000 to FLT_MAX 0.0
Axial Stiffness for Closed Gap closed axial stiffness double 0.000 to FLT_MAX 0.0
Axial Stiffness for Open Gap open axial stiffness double 0.000 to FLT_MAX --
Transverse Stiffness When Gap Closed closed tranverse stiffness double 0.000 to FLT_MAX --
Coefficient of Friction in Y static friction coefficient double 0.000 to FLT_MAX 0.0
Coefficient of Friction in Z kinetic friction coefficient double 0.000 to FLT_MAX --
Maximum Allowable Penetration maximum allowable penetration double -FLT_MAX to FLT_MAX 0.0
Maximum Allowable Adjustment Ratio maximum allowable adjustment ratio double 1.000 to 1000000.000 100.
Minimum Allowable Penetration Fraction minimum allowable penetration double 0.000 to 1.000 0.001