*SECTION_TSHELL
LS-DYNA Input Interface KeywordDefines the finite element properties of thick shell elements.
Format
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*SECTION_TSHELL | |||||||
sec_ID | ELFORM | NIP |
Definition
Field | Contents | SI Unit Example |
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sec_ID | Section identifier. (Integer) |
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ELFORM | Solid element formulation options.
(Integer) |
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NIP | Number of integration points through the
thickness. (Integer) |
Comments
- This keyword maps to /PROP/TYPE20 (TSHELL), /PROP/TYPE21 (TSH_ORTH) or /PROP/TYPE22 (TSH_COMP).
- Depending on the element formulation and material used, the additional recommended solid properties are automatically defined.
- The option “_TITLE” can be added to the end of this keyword. When “_TITLE” is included, an extra 80 characters long line is added after the keyword input line which allows an entity title to be defined.