1. Reference problem#

1.1. Geometry#

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Length \(L=1m\)

elements \(\mathrm{AC}\) and \(\mathrm{BC}\) with a circular section \(A=2.{10}^{–4}{m}^{2}\)

elements \(\mathrm{CD}\) and \(\mathrm{BD}\) with a circular section \(A=1.{10}^{–4}{m}^{2}\)

Point coordinates (in \(m\) ) :

\(A\)

\(B\)

\(C\)

\(D\)

\(x\)

0.5

\(y\)

0.5

\(z\)

1.2. Material properties#

Young’s module: \(E=1.962{10}^{11}\mathrm{Pa}\)

1.3. Boundary conditions and loads#

Nodes \(A\) and \(B\) are articulated: \(u=v=0\)

Vertical point force in \(D\): \(F=–9.81{10}^{3}N\)