How to define material coordinate systems to support an Orthotropic material using Solid elements
How to define material coordinate systems to support an Orthotropic material using Solid elements
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By default, APDL uses the global coordinate system to define the material coordinate system for solid elements.
We want to define an Orthotropic material property on a model that has a complex wing "type" surface. The Z-axis needs to be normal to the element face and be consistent through the thickness.
Has anyone had any experience with this type of problem? The surfaces can be quite complex and may justify an unique material coordinate system for each element. Is a custom APDL script the only way to go?
Thanks!
Brian
We want to define an Orthotropic material property on a model that has a complex wing "type" surface. The Z-axis needs to be normal to the element face and be consistent through the thickness.
Has anyone had any experience with this type of problem? The surfaces can be quite complex and may justify an unique material coordinate system for each element. Is a custom APDL script the only way to go?
Thanks!
Brian





RE: How to define material coordinate systems to support an Orthotropic material using Solid elements
In ansys workbench defining coordinate systems is much easier than in mechanical apdl.
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