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Ashish Khemka
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Hello,

When KEYOPT(3) = 0 is specified, SHELL181 uses an hourglass control method for membrane and bending modes. By default, SHELL181 calculates the hourglass parameters for both metal and hyperelastic applications. 

For more details please refer the following link: SHELL181

Regards,

Ashish Khemka