Parameter : 3D

 

Overview

IMG_C_ICON_DOT.gifChange the properties and difference of a 3D element.

 

Methodology

Change Property

Change the property assigned to a 3D element during its creation. Select the 3D element to modify and specify the property to change.

 

Change Element Order

Add or delete nodes between a 3D element to change it into a higher order or lower order element. Changing the position of the middle node to the start or end point for high order element can create an arbitrary middle node on the geometry shape.

Auto Pore Pressure Boundary

 

Specify the selected mesh sets or elements where the material stiffness properties changes from fully  unsaturated to fully saturated zones, here the material properties can be changed based on inputs of saturated material stiffness and unsaturated material stiffness. This change in values is governed by change in the pore pressure regime inside the soil matrix, due to which depending upon the degree of saturation of the material type, a difference in results can be observed.