We will now assign the material properties to all three parts. We can assign the properties for the two CAD-based parts at once, since they have the same material properties and element type (brick). The joint material has to be defined separately because this is a truss element part. Material properties cannot be simultaneously defined for multiple element types.
- Select the Material heading for Part 1 in the browser (tree view).
- Hold down the Ctrl key and click the Material heading for Part 2 in the browser.
- Right-click one of the selected headings and select Edit Material.
- Select Steel (ASTM-A36) in the list under the Steel
ASTM folder in the Element Material Selection dialog box. The properties display in the section to the right. - Click OK.
- Select Steel (ASTM-A36) in the list under the Steel
- Double-click the Material heading for Part 3 in the browser.
- Select Steel (ASTM-A36).
- Click OK.