In orthotropic materials, materials properties are different in different directions. Therefore, we need to analyse the model for different orientations differently in ANSYS Mechanical APDL.
You have to choose either layer shell or solid element. Then you have to choose the real constraints there you can put the different set of orientations. The same thing you to write in APDL.
you can use SHELL181, SHELL281, SHELL99 or SOLID185 elements to define orientation. in GUI go to layup> add/edit layup. then you can enter required orientation angle.
Many Thanks for your answers. I am using mono-crystalline anisotropic material for the blade of the gas turbine. Used SOLID186 elements. Finally, I have defined different orientations in terms of Euler angles by using local co-ordinate system. Command: LOCAL, KCN, KCS, XC, YC, ZC, THXY, THYZ, THZX, PAR1, PAR2
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