PARAM, SHELLLG

Bulk Data Entry Activate an alternative 1st order Nonlinear Large Displacement shell element (CQUAD4 and CTRIA3 elements).

Parameter Values Description
SHELLLG <YES, NO>
YES
The alternate shell formulation is activated.
NO (Default)
The alternate shell formulation is not activated.

Comments

  1. PARAM,SHELLLG,YES introduces numerous differences from the regular element design, like Total Lagrangian Formulation, element interpolation spaces, drill degrees of freedom treatment, and quadratures. It is recommended for sensitive models.