The property data cards for OptiStruct shells and solids are defined using component collectors in HyperMesh. Elements that share property data are collected into one component, and a corresponding property data card is created by loading and editing the appropriate component collector card image. The following OptiStruct cards are supported in this manner:
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OptiStruct Keyword |
Notes |
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PCOMP |
Defines the structure and properties of an n-ply composite laminate. Exported in large field format by optistructlf template. |
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PCOMPG |
Defines the structure and properties of an n-ply composite laminate, allowing for global ply identification. Exported in large field format by optistructlf template. |
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PSHEAR |
Defines the properties of a shear panel. |
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PSHELL |
Defines the membrane, bending, transverse shear and membrane-bending coupling of shell elements. Exported in large field format by optistructlf template. |
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PSOLID |
Defines the properties of solid elements. |
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Interfacing with Altair HyperMesh