Material orientation assignment to a composite automotive spring

Joao_21860
Joao_21860 Altair Community Member
edited April 2023 in Community Q&A

Hello community,

I am modeling a composite automotive spring where the fiber orientation must follow the shape of the part.

Is there an easy way to assign material orientation? Since I could not figure out how to do it using the available systems.

Thank yo in advance!

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  • PaulAltair
    PaulAltair
    Altair Employee
    edited April 2023

    you are using the old gui (in v 2017?), from 2d panel, select composites sub panel

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    Then pick material orientation, elements, by vector, pick the 2 nodes that define your required orientation and 'project'

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    this will set the the THETA angle on each element in order to set the base (0 degree, reference direction)

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