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*DEPVAR

Keyword type: model definition, material

This keyword is used to define the number of internal state variables for a user defined material. They are initialized to zero at the start of the calculation and can be used within a material user subroutine. There are no parameters. This card must be preceded by a *USER MATERIAL card.

First line:

- *DEPVAR

Second line:

- Number of internal state variables.

    Example:

    *DEPVAR
    12

defines 12 internal state variables for the user defined material at stake.

Example files: .