Define the Element Parameters

All four parts will be 2-D plane stress elements. The parameters can be assigned to all four parts simultaneously.

  1. Click the Element Definition heading for Part 1 in the browser.
    • Hold down the Ctrl key and click the Element Definition heading for Part 2 in the browser.
    • Hold down the Ctrl key and click the Element Definition heading for Part 3 in the browser.
    • Hold down the Ctrl key and click the Element Definition heading for Part 4 in the browser.
  2. Right-click one of the selected headings and select Edit Element Definition.
    • Type 12 in the Thickness field.
    • Press the OK button.  

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