Ansys Learning Forum Forums Discuss Simulation General Mechanical Difference between ANSYS and Marc for Anisotropic Hyperelastic Materials… Reply To: Difference between ANSYS and Marc for Anisotropic Hyperelastic Materials…

Arun
Ansys Employee

Yes there may be a difference. It can be difficult to compare the same or similar material models in different FEA codes. In ANSYS, the anisotropic hyperelastic model is assuming one 'family' or pair of fibers, whereas Marc allows for up to 10.