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How to write *SECTION TSHELL in Patran
Tech Articles ID | KB8021665 | |
Status: | Published | |
Published date: | 06/16/2014 | |
Updated: | 08/12/2014 | |
Reported In: | Patran (2010 r1) - Patran LS-DYNA3D Preference |
Abstract (Question)
1) How to write *SECTION TSHELL in Patran - LS DYNA preference
Description (Answer)
In the LS -DYNA 3D preference, Use the following option to define thick shell
Properties > Create > 3D > Thick Shell
This will write *SECTION_TSHELL card in LS-DYNA deck
In the Nastran Explicit Nonlienar preference, the equivalent option is properties > 3D > Solid shell