Defining the Material Excess

Material Excess defines the material excess for both EEOP and MEOP.

  1. Select the entities to process (ply, a sequence, a plies group, cut-pieces, butt splice zones, or a stacking).
  2. Select the EEOP and the MEOP in the tree.
  3. Optional: Select the Apply to cut-pieces check box.
  4. To extend plies with a staggering and create a ramp
    1. Select the Staggered Plies check box.
    2. Enter the parameter values to specify the staggering.
  5. Plies are exceeded from the EEOP to the MEOP. In the tree, the element (identified as Material excess.xxx) is displayed under each ply or cut-piece, depending on your selection.