/MONVOL/AREA

Block Format Keyword Describes the monitored volume type AREA.

Format

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/MONVOL/AREA/monvol_ID/unit_ID
monvol_title
surf_IDex                  
Blank Format

Definition

Field Contents SI Unit Example
monvol_ID Monitored volume identifier.

(Integer, maximum 10 digits)

 
unit_ID Optional unit identifier.

(Integer, maximum 10 digits)

 
monvol_title Monitored volume title.

(Character, maximum 100 characters)

 
surf_IDex External surface identifier.

(Integer)

 

Comments

  1. surf_IDex must be defined using segments associated with 4-nodes or 3-nodes shell elements (possibly void elements), and not with /SURF/SEG.
  2. The volume must be closed and the normals must be oriented outwards.