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How to solve 2D problem using thin shell element formulation in Optistruct

User: "Anoop Nanjanayanapura Gopalaiah"
Anoop Nanjanayanapura Gopalaiah
Altair Community Member
Updated by Anoop Nanjanayanapura Gopalaiah

Hi,

I'm a beginner with Optistruct, and I need guidance on solving a 2D linear elastic problem using a thin-shell element formulation.
Could someone please offer step-by-step instructions or recommend a tutorial to help me get started?

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Thanks,

Anoop

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    User: "Rajashri_Saha"
    Rajashri_Saha
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    Updated by Rajashri_Saha

    Hi Anoop,

    If you want to have thin shell formulation, you can go for MID3 as blank in PSHELL card. You can create this by right click in model browser and select Property for creation, then toggle the MID3 option to Blank. See the image below.

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    Thanks

    Rajashri

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