1. Reference problem#
1.1. Geometry#

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