Units in Material Database
Units in Material Database
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SW08 SP5
I am reviewing some material properties in the SW material database (Ctopher's download), and have a question on how to change the units. When I go to edit a material, on the Physical Properties tab, I would like to be able to change the Tensile Strength (name: SIGXT), Yield Strength (name: SIGYLD), etc to more standard values to save on conversion time. Currently these values are in N/in^2, and would like them in MPa or ksi. Is this possible?
I am reviewing some material properties in the SW material database (Ctopher's download), and have a question on how to change the units. When I go to edit a material, on the Physical Properties tab, I would like to be able to change the Tensile Strength (name: SIGXT), Yield Strength (name: SIGYLD), etc to more standard values to save on conversion time. Currently these values are in N/in^2, and would like them in MPa or ksi. Is this possible?






RE: Units in Material Database
Matt Lorono
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RE: Units in Material Database
I have tried changing to different units in the database, but the properties get really messed up.
I have not used the MatWeb materials, maybe they have the option?
Chris
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RE: Units in Material Database