Solid-Shell Elements (/PROP/TSHELL)
The elements HA8, HEPH and BRICK20 can be transformed to solid-shell elements by setting constant the normal stress through the thickness.

Figure 1. Solid versus Solid-Shell
Mesh | Element Name | Number of Integration Points | Hourglass Formulation |
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HSEPH | Inplane: 1 In thickness: up to 9 |
Physical stabilization |
HA8 | From 2x2x2 to 9x9x9 | --- | |
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PA6 | Inplane: 1 In thickness: up to 9 |
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SHELL16 | Inplane: 3x3 or 2x2 In thickness: up to 9 |
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Figure 2. Application of Solid-Shell Elements