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Material Tab

Add and review non-linear material data.

The Material tab contains the following panels.

  • Material Model Panel
  • Add Panel
  • Manage Panel
  • Weld Surfaces Panel
  • Review Panel
  • Export Panel

Material Model Panel

Select the type of analysis to be run.

Elastic-Plastic
Perform an analysis using the elastic-plastic material model.
Linear Elastic
Perform an analysis using the linear elastic material model.

Add Panel

Create a non-linear data set for the model.

Add Non-linear Material
Enter non-linear data for the material model.

Manage Panel

Select the material environment you would like to use.

Select Environment
If you have nonlinear data characterized at multiple environments, choose the material environment you would like to use in your structural analysis.

Weld Surfaces Panel

Adjust the strength reduction factor for the weld surface locations.

Weld Surface Properties
Select the method used to calculate the strength reduction factors.

Review Panel

Review and edit material data before proceeding with the mapping.

Material Data
View or modify the description, mechanical properties, filler properties, stress-strain data, and mechanical model.

Export Panel

Export material data for use in a personal database.

Export Material Data
Export your fully characterized Moldflow material to a personal database file (.udb) for later use.

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