13.278. SOLID278 - 3-D 8-Node homogeneous/Layered Thermal Solid

SOLID278 is available in two forms:

13.278.1. SOLID278 - 3-D 8-Node homogeneous Thermal Solid

Matrix or VectorShape FunctionsIntegration Points
Conductivity Matrix and Heat Generation Load Vector Equation 11–2242 x 2 x 2
Specific Heat MatrixEquation 11–224. Matrix is diagonalized as described in Lumped MatricesSame as conductivity matrix
Convection Surface Matrix and Load VectorEquation 11–224 specialized to the face2 x 2

13.278.2. SOLID278 - 3-D 8-Node Layered Thermal Solid

Matrix or VectorShape FunctionsIntegration Points
Conductivity Matrix and Heat Generation Load Vector Equation 11–224

In-plane:
2 x 2
Thru-the-thickness:
1, 3, 5, 7, or 9 per layer
Defaults to 3 

Specific Heat MatrixEquation 11–224. Matrix is diagonalized as described in Lumped MatricesSame as conductivity matrix
Convection Surface Matrix and Load VectorEquation 11–224 specialized to the face2 x 2

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