FATDEF

Subcase Information Entry The FATDEF command can be used to select a FATDEF Bulk Data Entry that will define the elements, and their associated fatigue properties, to be considered for Fatigue Analysis.

Format

FATDEF = option

Definitions

Argument Options Description
option <SID>

No default
SID
Set identification of a FATDEF Bulk Data Entry.

Comments

  1. FATDEF Bulk Data Entries will not be used unless selected in the Subcase Information section.
  2. If present above the first subcase, it is applied to all fatigue analysis subcases.