C.3 Symbols used to represent special engineering features

Table C–7 presents the graphical symbols used by ABAQUS/CAE to represent special engineering features. For information about where the symbols for inertia appear on the model, see Defining inertia, Section 20.2.1. For information on controlling the display of these symbols, see Controlling the display of attributes, Section 50.11.

Table C–7 Engineering feature symbol types and color.

Engineering feature TypeSymbolColor
CrackCrack frontCrossGreen
InertiaPoint mass/inertiaFilled squareGreen
 Heat capacitanceFilled squareGreen
 Nonstructural massFilled squareGreen
Springs/DashpotsConnect two pointsSpheres with connecting lineMagenta
Label (K, C, or K+C)
Orientation triad, if not the global coordinate system
Connect points to groundSphereMagenta
Label (K, C, or K+C)
 Orientation triad, if not the global coordinate system