Use this dialog to specify coefficients of reduction of the matrix elements: membrane stiffness D, flexure stiffness K, and shear stiffness H.
- Access
- Click
Coefficients on the
Orthotropic tab in the Thickness dialog. The
Coefficients button is available when you select the predefined geometry: constant thickness with reduced stiffness.
- Dialog Elements
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- Membrane stiffness matrix D
- Flexure stiffness matrix K
- Shear stiffness matrix H
- Weight. The coefficient used when generating a self-weight load.
- Mass. The coefficient used when defining the mass matrix for the modal analysis.