Hypermesh consistent units

Altair Forum User

Dear all,

 

I want to ask is it possible to set units in HM?? I always use consistent SI units of mm, kN, GPa, ms. After setting all the young's modulus material properties in GPa, I exported my input file and included a set of concentrated force in kN. However, it makes no sense because my model is deforming so much despite low concentrated force. my model is 80GPa and the concentrated force applied is around 0.02N. Can someone enlighten me regarding to the units in HM?

 

Thanks a lot in advance.

 

Best,

Mushi

Altair Forum User

Hello,

 

normally Hypermesh don't use any units. It's by you to be consistent.

Some solvers and some solution types using units, e.g. Optistruct NLGEOM solution, there is still a UNIT card.

 

Regards,

Mario