Shell Element Normal

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edited October 2020 in Community Q&A

What is the significance of element normal? What will happen if the elements in a mesh are not aligned in the same direction?

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  • Q.Nguyen-Dai
    Q.Nguyen-Dai Altair Community Member
    edited February 2019

    Have a look at Shell theory?

    • The normal of shell element decides where're upper and lower layer of shell => Computation of stresses
    • The normal of shell element decides in which direction the pressure on shell should be applied
    • The normal of shell element decides in which direction the contact will be computed
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