Error in failure body

[vigneshmanickam]

Hi,

I have configured a 28 layer unidirectional laminate of T300/PR319 material.
When I try to draw the failure body for the first ply and last ply, following error occurs as " there is at least one zero strength value for material T300/PR319".
For additional inormation, I have considered only the axial force and moment i.e. (Fx and Mx)
How can get this error solved?

Thank you.

Vignesh Manickam

[Andreas]

Hi,

you set one of the five strength values (strength in fibre direction for tension/compression, strength perpendicular to fibre direction for tension/compression, shear strength) of your material to zero. You have to add the missing strength values.

You can send me an example elamx file and I'll have a look.

Andreas

[vigneshmanickam]

Hello Mr.Andreas,

Thank you for the quick reply.

I have attached the screen shots of the file. I am sorry, i am unable to attach the elamx file.
Thank you.

[Andreas]

Hi,

ok I see. All strength values have to be positive in eLamX even the compression values. Internally it is handled as negative strength. I think this is equal to nearly all finite element solvers. You allways have to give positive strength values.

Andreas

[vigneshmanickam]

Hello Mr.Andreas,

It is working. Thank you very much for the help. It was really helpful.

Thank you.
Vignesh Manickam.