Assigning thickness for a sheet (2D)
Hi there,
Is there any possibility to assign the thickness for a 2D plate with some offset,,. (How we do while modeling 1D elements).
Generally if u assign the thickness for a shell element it will assign the thickness on both sides. But i want to that is there any possibility to assign the thickness in only one side of the plate.
I have refereed some theory regarding, I came to know that 'The shell reference plane can be offset from the plane defined by element nodes by means of zoffs' Is that correct.
If yes, can any one tell me how to use zoffs and what are zoffs.
Thanks in advance
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Hi,
Hyperworks manual, CQUAD4, parameter ZOFFS
ZOFFS:
Offset from the plane defined by element grid points to the shell reference plane. See comment 10. Overrides the ZOFFS specified on the PSHELL entry.
Default = 0.0 (Real or blank)
Regards,
Mario
PS: Please take a look at the manuals, they are great !!
That's Solver question.
In SAMCEF solver we can take into account offset of shell mesh comparing to geometrical neutral surface.
What solver do you work ?