Define the Material Properties

We can apply the material properties to all four parts in the same manner as the element parameters.

1. Click the Material heading for Part 1 in the browser (tree view).
   • Hold down the Ctrl key, click the Material heading for Part 2 in the browser.
   • Hold down the Ctrl key, click the Material heading for Part 3 in the browser.
   • Hold down the Ctrl key, click the Material heading for Part 4 in the browser.
2. Right-click one of the selected headings and select Edit Material.
   • Select Steel (AISI 4130) in the list under the Steel AISI folder in the Element Material Selection dialog box. The properties display in the section to the right.
   • Click OK.  

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Parent topic: 2-D Weldment Static Stress Analysis