v4.03.102 TPLS102 — Thick beam under plane stresses — linear temperature variation along the width

Summary:

The objective of this test is to validate the calculation of the stresses in a thick planar stress beam subjected to a variation in temperature according to the width.

Modellings:

• Modeling \(A\): DKT with TRIA3 stitches

• Modeling \(B\): DKT with QUAD4 stitches

• 1. Reference problem
  • 1.1. Geometry
  • 1.2. Material properties
  • 1.3. Boundary conditions and loads
  • 1.4. Initial conditions
• 2. Benchmark solution
  • 2.1. Calculation method
  • 2.2. Reference quantities and results
  • 2.3. Uncertainties about the solution
  • 2.4. Bibliographical references
• 3. Modeling A
  • 3.1. Characteristics of modeling
  • 3.2. Characteristics of the mesh
  • 3.3. Tested sizes and results
• 4. B modeling
  • 4.1. Characteristics of modeling
  • 4.2. Characteristics of the mesh
  • 4.3. Tested sizes and results
• 5. Summary of results