Finite Element Model

• Finite Element Model Definition
• Element Block Specification
• Nodesets and Sidesets
• Cohesive Elements
• Exodus II Model Title
• Transforming Mesh Coordinates
• Exodus Coordinate Frames
• Exodus II File Specification

This chapter describes the techniques used to complete the definition of the finite element model. The definitions of the basic items in an Exodus database are briefly presented, followed by a description of the commands a user would typically enter to produce a customized finite element problem description. Commands for exporting the finite element model are given in the Importing and Exporting Files chapter.