Depth_update
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Data Structure: Depth_update |
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Defines whether the depth below the surface of the elements should be computed |
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Depth_update NUM=ival where ival is the data structure number |
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Overview The depth below the top surface is required for several operations; e.g. geostatic initialisation, and it is automatically computed for these cases. The data allows specification that depth should be computed even if not required for an internal operation. This may be useful for post-processing or when required by a specific user defined model.
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 | Active_flag Depth update active flag |
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Defines whether depth update is active. Generally not required as it is set by default. Valid values are: •-1 - Deactivate and remove if defined • 0 - Not defined • 1 - Defined and active
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| Update_type Flag denote that depth should be computed |
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Flag denoting that depth should be computed. Valid values are: • 0 - Do not compute and update depth • 1 - Compute and update depth for elements • 2 - Internal depth update for contact only
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| Update_frequency Frequency of the depth update |
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Frequency of the depth update. The default values are: •Single field problem with the geomechanical field active (every 100 steps) •Coupled problem with the geomechanical field active (every coupling step)
Notes •For coupled problems the update frequency corresponds to the coupled step frequency. If depth updates within each coupling time step are required this can be set using Geomechanical_update_frequency. •For single field problems with the geomechanical field active, the default update frequency is set to every 100 steps •If a value of - 1 is specified then the depth will only be computed when output is required
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| Geomechanical_update_frequency Frequency of the depth update in the geomechanical field |
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Frequency of the depth update in the geomechanical field. The default values are: •Single field problem with the geomechanical field active (every 100 steps) •Coupled problem with the geomechanical field active (every coupling step)
Notes •For a single field problem with the geomechanical field active Geomechanical_update_frequency and Update_frequency can be used interchangeably.
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