Element and Ply Visualization
The exact visualization of ply layers in a composite material, requires the use of both the Composite Visualization and Element (complexity) Visualization options.
These options work in tandem to determine exactly how composite layers will display in HyperMesh.
(1D/2D Element Representation)
(Composite Visualization)
- 2D Traditional Element Representation (
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- HyperMesh represents composite layers, when visible,
as 2D shells:Figure 1. Layers OffFigure 2. Composite LayersFigure 3. Layers with Fiber Direction
- 2D Detailed Element Representation (
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Figure 4. Layers OffFigure 5. Composite LayersFigure 6. Layers with Fiber Direction
- 2D Traditional and Detailed Element Representation (
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Figure 7. Layers OffFigure 8. Composite layersFigure 9. Layers with Fiber DirectionFigure 10. Layers with Fiber Direction for Continuum Shells. Original element geometry is shown in transparent mode, so that differences in elemental versus property thickness can be easily seen.