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Bastian Ackermann, M.Sc.
2019-09-11

Material Model for Timber Contact Solid

Which material model should be assigned to a timber contact solid?

Answer:

In the case of timber, the "Orthotropic Elastic/Plastic 3D" material model has to be assigned to the "Material" solid type (Image 01).

Material Model of "Material" Solid Type
1 Material Model of "Material" Solid Type

Since the program considers the "Contact" solid type as a member, it usually requires the isotropic material model (Image 02).

Material Model of "Contact" Solid Type
2 Material Model of "Contact" Solid Type

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