1. Reference problem#

1.1. Geometry#

y

e

0 P

x

z

hy D

L

The dimensions of the structure are:

Length \(L=25m\)

Width \(D=4m\)

Thickness \(e=1m\)

1.2. Material properties#

Young’s module: \(E=10000.\mathrm{Pa}\)

Poisson’s ratio: \(\nu =0.25\)

Tangent module: \({E}_{T}=1000.\mathrm{Pa}\)

Elastic limit: \({\sigma }_{Y}=200.\mathrm{Pa}\)

1.3. Boundary conditions and loads#

Embedded in plane \(x=0\) (

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). (side \(\mathrm{X0}\))

_images/Object_2.svg

on all the nodes to simulate a state of plane deformation.

Shear stress

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:

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on side \(x=L\). (side \(\mathrm{XL}\))