Patran Results shows two values for shell in-plane shear component: XY component and XY Engr. Component. Why are there two shear components and which one should be used for shear stress calculation to be compared against material allowable shear stress?
Patran Results shows two values for shell in-plane shear component: XY component and XY Engr. Component. Why are there two shear components and which one should be used for shear stress calculation to be compared against material allowable shear stress?