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-===== Using Orthotropic Materials =====+====== Using Orthotropic Materials ======
  
-Scan&Solve Pro has the ability to analyze orthotropic materials such as composites where the mechanical properties of the material vary depending on orientation. The material orientation for orthotropic materials and composites is defined by the longitudinal direction of the fibers and the thickness direction of the laminate. These directions are described by a coordinate system with Axis 1 (red) aligned along the fibers, Axis 2 (green) aligned along the tangential direction, and Axis 3 (blue) in the direction of thickness stackup of the laminate. To view, toggle the display of the material coordinate systems from the [[settings|Settings Tab]].+Scan&Solve Pro has the ability to analyze orthotropic materials such as composites where the mechanical properties of the material vary depending on orientation. The material orientation for orthotropic materials and composites is defined by the longitudinal direction of the fibers and the thickness direction of the laminate. These directions are described by a coordinate system with Axis 1 (red) aligned along the fibers, Axis 2 (green) aligned along the tangential direction, and Axis 3 (blue) in the direction of thickness stackup of the laminate. To view, toggle the display of the material coordinate systems from the  [[wiki:sns:snspro:controls#Settings Tab|Settings Tab]].
  
 In the example below, a carbon fiber plain weave is shown. The two orthogonal directions of the weave in-plane are indicated by the red and green arrows (longitudinal and tangential, respectively). The direction of thickness is indicated by the blue arrows. In the example below, a carbon fiber plain weave is shown. The two orthogonal directions of the weave in-plane are indicated by the red and green arrows (longitudinal and tangential, respectively). The direction of thickness is indicated by the blue arrows.
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-==== Orthotropic Material Tab ====+===== Orthotropic Material Tab =====
  
 Orthotropic materials are selected from the Orthotropic tab in the Material Selector. A variety of composite materials are included in Scan&Solve Pro. Additional materials may be added by selecting the **Custom** button at the bottom of the screen and using the Material Editor. Orthotropic materials are selected from the Orthotropic tab in the Material Selector. A variety of composite materials are included in Scan&Solve Pro. Additional materials may be added by selecting the **Custom** button at the bottom of the screen and using the Material Editor.
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 The orthotropic material properties are defined according to the axis convention listed above. Elastic modulus, Poisson's ratio, and shear modulus are listed for the three principal dircections of the material. The orthotropic material properties are defined according to the axis convention listed above. Elastic modulus, Poisson's ratio, and shear modulus are listed for the three principal dircections of the material.
  
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-==== Orthotropic Material Coordinate System ====+ 
 +===== Orthotropic Material Coordinate System =====
  
 Once the material is selected, the material coordinate system can be specified. If the fiber direction does not change within the component, then the **Specify** option may be chosen. Then the longitudinal and thickness directions relative to a chosen origin point are entered by picking points on the screen or entering coordinates into the command window. Once the material is selected, the material coordinate system can be specified. If the fiber direction does not change within the component, then the **Specify** option may be chosen. Then the longitudinal and thickness directions relative to a chosen origin point are entered by picking points on the screen or entering coordinates into the command window.
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 It is often convenient to use the "Extract Face" feature to create a guide surface for the component. It is often convenient to use the "Extract Face" feature to create a guide surface for the component.
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 +===== Related Blog Posts =====
 +  * [[http://www.scan-and-solve.com/profiles/blogs/analyzing-composite-materials-in-sns-pro-1|Analyzing Composite Materials in SnS Pro]]  
 +  * [[http://www.scan-and-solve.com/profiles/blogs/analysis-of-composite-and-aluminum-bikes|Use Scan&Solve Pro to quickly assess if you can switch to composites (bike frame analysis)]]
 +  * [[http://www.scan-and-solve.com/profiles/blogs/validate-your-3d-print-design-with-scan-solve-pro|Validate Your 3D Print Design with Scan&Solve Pro]]
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