The exact visualization of ply layers in a composite material, requires the use of both the Composite Visualization and Element (complexity) Visualization buttons. These two buttons work in tandem to determine exactly how composite layers will display in HyperMesh.
1D/2D Element Representation |
Composite Visualization |
HyperMesh represents composite layers, when visible, as 2D shells: Layers off Composite layers Layers with fiber direction
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Layers off Composite layers Layers with fiber direction
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Layers off Composite layers Layers with fiber direction Layers with fiber direction for continuum shells. Original element geometry
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