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Isotropic tangent modulus
Posted Feb 26, 2013, 9:44 a.m. EST Materials Version 4.3a 1 Reply
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Hi,
I have in my model material nonlinearity and contact nonlinearity, because I connect 3-4 components together. Thus I have to specify the plasticity under solid mechanics - Linear Elastic Material. If I do this, I need more material properties, as for example the isotropic tangent modulus.
What is this isotropic tangent modulus and how do I determine it? What impact this module has on the model?
Many Thanks.
I have in my model material nonlinearity and contact nonlinearity, because I connect 3-4 components together. Thus I have to specify the plasticity under solid mechanics - Linear Elastic Material. If I do this, I need more material properties, as for example the isotropic tangent modulus.
What is this isotropic tangent modulus and how do I determine it? What impact this module has on the model?
Many Thanks.
1 Reply Last Post Feb 26, 2013, 10:06 a.m. EST
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1 decade ago
Yasemin-
Tangent modulus is the slope of the stress strain curve after the yield strength has been exceeded. As this value is lowered to zero you approach a "perfectly plastic" material. Isotropic means there is no directional dependence on the property.
Best regards,
Josh Thomas
AltaSim Technologies
Tangent modulus is the slope of the stress strain curve after the yield strength has been exceeded. As this value is lowered to zero you approach a "perfectly plastic" material. Isotropic means there is no directional dependence on the property.
Best regards,
Josh Thomas
AltaSim Technologies