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Launch Mechanical

In order to start Mechancial Mechanical (Double Click) model. After the Design Modeler opens, select meter as the desired length unit.

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Mechanical opens, click on the Z vector in the triad to properly orient the plate.

Mapped Face Meshing

For the laminated plate problem a grid mesh will be used such that the areas of the elements are all equivalent. In order to create a mapped face mesh (Right Click) Mesh > Insert > Mapped Face Meshing. Next, apply the surface of the plate as the geometry for the mapped face meshing.

Edge Sizing

Go to Step 4: Setup (Physics)

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