Define a reference plane location

Set the Reference Plane Location to offset your ply layup, or to make sure that your ply layup is symmetric.

There are 4 options in the Reference Plane Location list:

1. Top

2. Middle (default)

3. Bottom

4. Specify

The Specify option allows you to enter an arbitrary value in the Bottom Fiber Distance box.

Note:

The default value in the Bottom Fiber Distance box is 0.

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Reference plane location

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Predefined Laminate Physical Property dialog box (Simcenter Samcef)

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