Top and Bottom Shell Location
Select Top, Bottom, or Top and Bottom from the first drop-down list to display the values of the shell top or bottom or both top and bottom at a given plotting-grid point for shells and 2D shells. Top and Bottom is the default option for stress.
When you select Top, Bottom, or Top and Bottom from the first drop-down list, the second drop-down list appears. If the model does not contain laminate shells, only the first of these items is available on the drop-down list:
• Shell—Select this option to display a quantity at the top, bottom, or top and bottom of the shell location.
• Ply—Select this option to display a quantity at the top, bottom, or top and bottom of the ply location. This option is only available if there are shells with laminate properties in the model.
When you select Ply, a spin box appears enabling you to select the ply for which to show the results.