PARAM, PENT2ALT

Bulk Data Entry Controls an alternative formulation of 15-noded CPENTA element for linear analysis.

Parameter	Values	Description
PENT2ALT	<YES, NO>	YES Activates an alternative formulation for 15-noded CPENTA elements for linear analysis. The alternative formulation uses special integration, which may improve accuracy for distorted elements. NO (Default) The standard OptiStruct formulation is used for 15-noded CPENTA elements for linear analysis.