1. Reference problem#
1.1. Geometry#
The structure is modelled in plane deformations. Only one half is meshed for reasons of symmetry.

Note \(F\) the center of the pin, \(A\) the point belonging to the console and located on the plane of symmetry.
1.2. Material properties#
Consol:
Poisson’s ratio: \(\mathrm{0,3}\)
Young’s module: \(70000{\mathit{N.mm}}^{-2}\)
Pin:
Poisson’s ratio: \(\mathrm{0,3}\)
Young’s module: \(210000{\mathit{N.mm}}^{-2}\)
The coefficient of friction between the block and the cylinder is \(\mu =\mathrm{0,1}\) .
1.3. Boundary conditions and loads#
Since the structure is symmetric and subjected to a loading that respects symmetry, only one half is shown. We therefore apply \(\mathit{DY}=0\) on the plane of symmetry.
The console is embedded on its left side:
\(\mathit{DX}=0\)
\(\mathit{DY}=0\)
The pin is subjected to a point force at its center \(F\):
\(\mathit{FX}=20000\mathit{kN}\), which is \(\mathit{FX}=10000N\) for the semi-structure