Shear modulus (G23) (3D fiber) result

Using this result

The Shear modulus (G23) result is recorded for each tetrahedral element in the model at the end of the analysis.

Tip Click Results tab Plots panel New Plot and under Plot type, click Path plot so that you can view the shear modulus distribution with respect to the model geometry.

Orthotropic assumption

The thermo-mechanical property calculation for fiber-filled composites are based on the orthotropic assumption, that fiber-filled material properties are different in three orthogonal principal directions. Under this assumption, there are 9 independent mechanical constants and three independent thermal expansion coefficients.

The Orthotropic set option selects the 9 mechanical constants (E1, E2, E3, v12, v23, v13, G12, G23, G13) and 3 CTE's (thermal expansion coefficient in first/second/third directions) all at once. In a Fiber analysis, the complete set of thermo-mechanical properties with orthotropic assumption is necessary for a Warp analysis using 3D analysis technology. These properties are element-based, so each tetrahedral or beam element has its own orthotropic set of properties.