M. To define a time history type from a function
To use a parametric function to define a time history load, use the following procedure.
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On the
Loading ribbon tab, select the
tool in the
Dynamic Specifications group.
The Add New: Time History Definitions dialog opens. - Type an Integration Time Step value in seconds.
- (Optional) Select the Consider Missing Mass Mode option if necessary.
- (Optional) Select the Save option to generate a file with time history data.
- Select the Loading Type for your data:
- Select the Harmonic Function option in the Function Options group.
- Select the harmonic function to use: SINE or COSINE.
- Select one of the options for specifying wave length:
- Specify the harmonic wave parameters:
- Specify the number of time steps per cycle by either:
- Click Add.