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Hart-Smith Material Definition dialog box (Simcenter Samcef)

Properties
Mass Density (RHO) Lets you define the material mass density.For more information, see the M parameter of the Samcef Hart-Smith material.
Mechanical tab
A, B, C Lets you define the Hart-Smith law coefficients.These coefficients can be constants or expressions. A and B coefficients can also be defined with temperature dependent fields.For more information, see the A, B, C parameters of the Samcef Hart-Smith material.
Compressibility Coefficient (BULK) Lets you define the compressibility coefficient.This coefficient can be constant or defined with a temperature dependent field.For more information, see the BULK parameter of the Samcef Hart-Smith material.
Thermal tab
Temperature (TREF) Lets you define the material Reference Temperature.For more information, see the TREF parameter of the Samcef Hart-Smith material.
Thermal Expansion Coefficient (A) Lets you define the material's CTE.The CTE can be constant or defined with a temperature dependent field.For more information, see the A parameter of the Samcef Hart-Smith material.

For more information, see the Samcef Hart-Smith material page.

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Hart-Smith Material Definition dialog box (Simcenter Samcef), Simcenter 3D 2021.1 Series

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