GEOMETRY BODY 5SURFS [bnam] snam1 snam2 snam3 snam4 snam5 [elt]

    

This command is used to define a body from 5 surfaces.

bnam = name of the body , used at later references.

snam = names of the surfaces that define the body.

elt = element type on the body. Refer to command MESHING TYPES for a detailed description.

The first two surfaces must be opposite each other. The following three surfaces may be entered in a clockwise or anti-clockwise manner. If `elt' is omitted, a default element type of PE6 will be assumed.

 

Figure 2.65: The order of input of surfaces for a body from five surfaces

Return Level: GEOMETRY BODY

Examples:

1.

GEOMETRY BODY 5SURFS B1 STOP SBOT SLEF SFRN SRGT

Create a body B1 with two opposing surfaces STOP and SBOT, three side surfaces SLEF, SFRN, SRGT, and element type PE6.

2.

GEOMETRY BODY 5SURFS B1 STOP SBOT SLEF SFRN SRGT PE15

Create a body B1 with two opposing surfaces STOP and SBOT, three side surfaces SLEF, SFRN, SRGT, and element type PE15.

See also the following commands

'LABEL GEOMETRY BODIES'
'UTILITY DELETE BODIES'
'UTILITY TABULATE GEOMETRY BODIES'
'VIEW GEOMETRY'