1. Reference problem

1.1. Loading

Figure 1.1-1

A static analysis under load and self-weight (with \(\mathrm{\gamma }\) =9.81 m/s²) is carried out using the MECA_STATIQUE operator.

1.2. Liaisons

• Embedding PT_5 (DX=DY=DZ= DRX = = DRY = DRZ =0)

• Embedding PT_30 (DX=DY=DZ= DRX = = DRY = DRZ =0)

• Rigid beam between PT_10 and PT_20

1.3. Geometry

• Beam elements:

Characteristics	Value	Unit
Length	2.00	m
Inertia	1.33*10-8	m4

Table 1.3-1

• Rigid beam elements:

Characteristics	Value	Unit
Length	0.20	m
Ext diameter	100	mm
Thickness	10	mm

Table 1.3-2

1.4. Material properties

• Beam elements:

Characteristics	Value	Unit
Young’s module	200,000	MPa
Poisson’s ratio	0.30	[-]

Table 1.4-1

• Rigid beam elements:

Characteristics	Value	Unit
Young’s module	100,000,000	MPa
Poisson’s ratio	0.30	[-]

Table 1.4-2

1.5. Bibliographical references

1. VPCS: Guide to the validation of structural calculation software packages: « test SSLL05 », SFM, AFNOR technique.