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.
2. Hold down the Ctrl key and click the Element Definition heading for Part 2 in the browser.
3. Hold down the Ctrl key and click the Element Definition heading for Part 3 in the browser.
4. Hold down the Ctrl key and click the Element Definition heading for Part 4 in the browser.
5. Right-click one of the selected headings and choose Edit Element Definition from the context menu.
   1. Type 12 in the Thickness field. The defaults are acceptable for the remainder of the settings.
   2. Click OK.  

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