problem with units

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srisri_iitk
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problem with units

Post by srisri_iitk »

If i am using SI units (m, s, KN, ton) and using a quad element, how can i define mass density i mean its units ?
is ton/cubic meter ok
srikanth deevi
IIT Kanpur
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Post by silvia »

the element is unitless. your mass-density units have to be consistent with your other units.
Silvia Mazzoni, PhD
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