To Define Shell Properties
1. Click
Refine Model and then click the arrow next to
Shell. Click
Shell Properties. Alternately click
More on the
Shell Definition dialog box. The
Shell Properties dialog box appears.
2. Click New. The Shell Property Definition dialog box appears.
3. Type a name, or accept the default name.
4. Optionally, type a description.
5. Select one of the following
property types. The items on the dialog box change depending upon your selection.
◦ Homogeneous
◦ Laminate Layup
◦ Laminate Stiffness
6. If you select Homogeneous, type a positive real number or a parameter name for the thickness.
7. Select a unit of thickness from the adjacent drop-down list.
8. If you select Laminate Stiffness or Laminate Layup, fill out the information on the dialog box.
9. Click OK to accept your definition, or click Cancel to discard your changes and close the dialog box.