Area Scaling for 2D Axi-symmetric Model Answered
Hi,
I am a new user and I was reading your tutorials to simulate a piezo disc in water using a 2D axisymmetric model.
I am not sure which value has to be given for the area scaling when defining the electrodes. In the tutorial PZT disc in water load (PZT Disc in Water Load – OnScale), a value of 6,28 is entered, but in the documentation on how to apply symmetry (How to apply symmetry – OnScale) you say no area scaling is required for a 2D axi-symmetric model.
What area scaling value should I give for the definition of my electrodes?
Thanks!
1 comment
Hi Nicolas,
The information in 'How to apply symmetry' may be slightly misleading, none required really means this is calculated by default. Axisymmetry calculates 1 radian sector of the model so the area scaling should be the angle of revolution in radians. In the pzt example the model is revolved a full 360 degrees which is 2pi radians which is ~6.28 radians. If you were to leave the area scaling blank in the pzt example this number would be calculated automatically.
I hope this clears things up for you.
Best Regards,
Chloe
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