1. Reference problem#

1.1. Geometry#

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Figure 1.1 Problem geometry and loading system

Point E: middle of \(\mathit{AB}\)

Point F: middle of \(\mathit{DC}\)

Length: \(L=1m\)

Width: \(l=0.1m\)

Thickness: \(h=0.005m\)

Section moment of inertia: \({I}_{z}=\frac{{\mathit{hl}}^{3}}{12}=4.167x{10}^{-7}{m}^{4}\)

1.2. Material properties#

Young’s module

\(E=2.1\times {10}^{11}\mathit{Pa}\)

Poisson’s Ratio

\(\nu =0.3\)

1.3. Boundary conditions and loads#

Imposed displacement:

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textrm {Side embedding} mathit {AD}

Imposed loading:

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textrm {Resultant force} P