I have now created two different models with the exact same properties, loading,boundary conditions etc. The only thing I changed was the local axis system. See picture attached. For one model I lined local 1-axis with global x-axis, and for the other model lined local 1-axis with global y-axis...
For the beam elements the local axis direction makes sence. The problem occurs when I look at shell element.
I tried to redraw the model, and was not able to draw it with y-direction in gravity direction because of the drawing-grid. However, I flipped the shell so that global y-direction was in...
I am writing some basic theory about the local axis and its connection to SM1,SM2 and SM3.
I am agreeing with you when you describe the situation in x-y-z coordinates. But when using the results to compare with the local axis the sentence "SM1 Bending moment force per unit width about local...
Could you please take a look at the pictures attached?
It may be that my basic understanding is missing, but I find these results strange when following the definition from the manual.
Thank you for helping me out...
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Hi.
I am having some trouble with determining the SM1 og SM2 in Abaqus for a shell element.
From ABAQUS Analysis User's Manual:
"SM1 Bending moment force per unit width about local 2-axis.
SM2 Bending moment force per unit width about local 1-axis"
The way I read this, SM1...
