estif

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

Specifies the matrix multiplier for deactivated elements.

APDL Command: ESTIF

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

This command is also valid in PREP7.

Parameters:

kmult

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

Return type:

Optional[str]

Examples

>>> mapdl.prep7()
>>> mapdl.estif(1E-8)
'DEAD ELEMENT STIFFNESS MULTIPLIER= 0.10000E-07'