11.4.2. Orthotropic Elasticity

Define orthotropic linear elastic material behavior by specifying:

  • Young's Modulus in direction X

  • Young's Modulus in direction Y

  • Young's Modulus in direction Z

  • Poisson's ratio XY

  • Poisson's ratio YZ

  • Poisson's ratio XZ

  • Shear Modulus XY

  • Shear Modulus YZ

  • Shear Modulus XZ

Note:  The coordinate system X, Y, Z relates to the local coordinate system assigned to the body.