Spline DE curve Model

Presentation

This model defines a nonlinear behavior law D(E) from pairs of experimental D, E values for an isotropic material.

Mathematical model

The model is constructed in the following manner:

  • entry of experimental D, E values
  • linear interpolation between these points with a linear extrapolation beyond the last one

The shape of theD(E) curve is given in the figure below.

Dialog box

  • Open a Create Material dialog box in menu Analysis > Material > Create
  • Choose Solid as Category field
  • Choose Dielectric as Class field
  • In Electrical Properties:
    • Choose Spline type in DE Curve field
    • Define a table by couple of Electric Field / Electric Flux Density by clicking on: