Coefficients of Stiffness, Weight, Mass Dialog

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
  • 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.