1. Reference problem#

1.1. Geometry#

1.1.1. Circular arch#

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Figure 1.1.1-a : Circular arch.

Radius: \(R\mathrm{=}1m\)

1.2. Material properties#

Young’s module:

\(E\mathrm{=}2.{10}^{11}\mathit{Pa}\)

Poisson’s ratio:

\(\nu \mathrm{=}0.3\)

1.3. Boundary conditions and loading#

Boundary condition:

\(\mathit{DX}\mathrm{=}\mathit{DY}\mathrm{=}\mathit{DZ}\mathrm{=}\mathit{DRX}\mathrm{=}0\) on point \(A\)

\(\mathrm{DY}=\mathrm{DZ}=0\) on point \(B\)

Loading: Distributed force

\(p\mathrm{=}\mathrm{100N}\mathrm{/}m\) out of \(\mathit{AB}\)