Shell Element Normal

Altair Employee

Feb 16, 2019

Updated Oct 4, 2020 by Altair Forum User

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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Updated Feb 17, 2019 by QuyNguyenDai

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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