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*DRAG CHAIN
Specify parameters for drag chain elements.

This option is used to specify the maximum length of a drag chain, the frictional limit between the chain and the seabed, and the weight of the drag chain.

Product: ABAQUS/Standard  

Type: Model data

Level: Part  Part Instance  

Reference:

Required parameter:

ELSET

Set this parameter equal to the name of the element set with which this behavior is associated.

Data line for DRAG2D elements: 

First (and only) line:

  1. Horizontal length of chain at slip, .

  2. Friction limit between the chain and the seabed.

Data line for DRAG3D elements: 

First (and only) line:

  1. Total length of chain.

  2. Friction coefficient.

  3. Weight of chain (per unit length).