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Shell 281 Full vs Reduced Integration

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    • June 27, 2023 at 2:25 pm
      Cody Kerr
      Subscriber

      What is the default integration for shell 281 elements and how can it be changed? It appears from the element description that there are 4 integration points by default, which makes me think that it is reduced integration.  If that's the case, how do I set it to be fully integrated element?

    • June 27, 2023 at 3:15 pm
      Erik Kostson
      Ansys Employee

       

      Hi

      SHELL281, always uses reduced integration (2×2 – so 4 points in-plane), and hence it can not be changed.

       

      All the best

       

      Erik

       

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