Hi,
I'm wondering if I can use symmetries with layered elements, like Solid 46. For example, if I'm modelling a rectangular plate made of an isotropic material, I can model only one eigth of the plate, since it is 3 times symmetric (length, width and thick.). With composite materials, I guess that the layers that are set with an angle (for exemple, 30 deg.) force me to model the entire plate. Does Ansys take this particularity into account, or do I have to model the entire plate? In other words, can I use symmetries with composite materials having some layers with an angle? Thanks for your help!
I'm wondering if I can use symmetries with layered elements, like Solid 46. For example, if I'm modelling a rectangular plate made of an isotropic material, I can model only one eigth of the plate, since it is 3 times symmetric (length, width and thick.). With composite materials, I guess that the layers that are set with an angle (for exemple, 30 deg.) force me to model the entire plate. Does Ansys take this particularity into account, or do I have to model the entire plate? In other words, can I use symmetries with composite materials having some layers with an angle? Thanks for your help!