Transversely isotropic coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) data

Displays inputs used to specify the thermal expansion properties of the material (matrix + fibers/filler in the case of composite material).

The Transversely Isotropic CTE coefficients combine with the Mechanical Data model to account for variation in properties in the flow direction and transverse to the direction of flow.

Following are the Transversely Isotropic CTE coefficients:

Alpha 1

The thermal expansion coefficient in the flow direction.

Alpha 2

The thermal expansion coefficient in the transverse direction.