From the Model ribbon, click NCT Layers to display the
Create NCT Layer Entity Editor.
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Name
A character string used to label the NCT layer in subsequent
SEAM applications. The name may be
left blank, but the combination of the name and number must be
unique. The name cannot contain the following characters: + - / * or
^.
ID
An alphanumeric string no longer than eight characters used to
identify the NCT layer in subsequent SEAM forms. The NCT layer ID does not need to be unique, however, the
combination of the name and the ID must be unique. To generate a
unique numeric ID, click the "#" button.
Type
A predefined type which describes the general form of the NCT layer
type. From the Type field drop-down menu, select the NCT layer
type.
There are four types of NCT Layers in SEAM:
Decoupler
Mass barrier
Absorber
Panel
Thickness
Assign a thickness to the layer.
Damping
Assign a damping model to the NCT layer. From the Damping field
drop-down menu, select a damping model. This list contains all
pre-defined models which apply to the current element type. Click
to display advanced damping options
that you can use to define additional damping models.
Properties
Assign a property model to the NCT layer. From the Property field
drop-down menu, select a property model. The element materials and
cross-sectional parameters defined in the selected property record
are displayed. Property records can be used to simplify the model
definition in cases where many elements have the same properties.
Click to display advanced property options
that you can use to define additional property models.
to display advanced damping options
that you can use to define additional damping models.