race#

SpecialPurpose.race(xc='', yc='', rad='', tcur='', dy='', dz='', cname='', **kwargs)#

Defines a “racetrack” current source.

Mechanical APDL Command: RACE

Parameters:
xcstr

Location of the mid-thickness of the vertical leg along the working plane X-axis.

ycstr

Location of the mid-thickness of the horizontal leg along the working plane Y-axis.

radstr

Radius of curvature of the mid-thickness of the curves in the racetrack source. Defaults to.501 * DY

tcurstr

Total current, amp-turns (MKS), flowing in the source.

dystr

In-plane thickness of the racetrack source.

dzstr

Out-of-plane thickness (depth) of the racetrack source.

cnamestr

Notes

race invokes a Mechanical APDL macro which defines a racetrack current source in the working plane coordinate system.

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The current source is generated from bar and arc source primitives using SOURC36 (which is assigned the next available element type number).

The macro is valid for use in 3D magnetic field analysis using a scalar potential formulation.

Current flows in a counterclockwise direction with respect to the working plane.