Anisotropic Material align to local coord. System
Altair EmployeeHi,
I'd like to imitate a material with a fibre structure as illustrated in the image: <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
The bulk substance is isotropic but it has fibres with 30° of angle. I have 3 questions about it:
- Is there a material that allows to define an isotropic stiffness behavior where I can overlay an additional stiffness with that 30° angle? I rather would describe it in a material card than really add spring elements if possible.
- If yes, what is the best way to test it if the material really behaves like this? E.g. a simulation that pulls a single brick element in certain directions and measure the force?
- Is it possible to align the material properties to the local coordinate system of the brick element as shown in the image ()?
Thanks,
Jonas
Answers
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Hi Jonas,
It seems like this you can model this using composite materials where you can assign specific material parameters in each layers.
I'm attaching a document for your reference which gives all details regarding composite materials in RADIOSS.
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