Define the Material Properties

We will now assign the material properties to all three parts. We can assign the properties for the two CAD-based parts at once, since they have the same material properties and element type (brick). The joint material has to be defined separately because this is a truss element part. Material properties cannot be simultaneously defined for multiple element types.

1. Select the Material heading for Part 1 in the browser (tree view).
2. Hold down the Ctrl key and  click the Material heading for Part 2 in the browser.
3. Right-click one of the selected headings and select Edit Material.
   • Select Steel (ASTM-A36) in the list under the Steel ASTM folder in the Element Material Selection dialog box. The properties display in the section to the right.
   • Click OK.
4. Double-click the Material heading for Part 3 in the browser.
   • Select Steel (ASTM-A36).
   • Click OK.  

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