ansys.mapdl.core.Mapdl.estif

Mapdl.estif(kmult='', **kwargs)

Specifies the matrix multiplier for deactivated elements.

Mechanical APDL Command: ESTIF

Command default:

Use 1.0E-6 as the multiplier.

Parameters:

kmultstr

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

Notes

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

This command is also valid in PREP7.