D-R-A-F-T
FD CARD: Fluid Density
Optional
Card Description: Used to supply a fluid density for all nodes or a specified node.
Field
Variable
Value Description
0, C 1-2
IC1
FD
Card group identifier.
Option 1: Global assignment to all nodes, starting
0,C3
IC3
b/
with = J
T
Option 2: Explicit assignment for IMAT = J
E
Option 3: Explicit assignment for Element = J
N
Option 4: Explicit assignment for Node = J
1
J
+
Starting or explicit value
≥0
2
RHO (J)
Fluid Density at location J
(units = kg/m3)
Default = 1000.00 kg/m3
<0
NOTE: If no FD card is present the default value of 1000.00 kg/m3 will be
assigned globally.
Densities for Fresh Water and Sea Water.
Metric Units
English Units
slugs/ft3
kg/m3
Type of Water
Fresh Water
1.935
998.46
Sea Water
1.990
1026.84
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