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The purpose of this test is to take into account the center of torsion. |
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Reference: Modélisation des structures par éléments finis, BATOZ J.L., DHATT G., Vol.2; Hermès Edition, Paris 1990. |
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L = 0.1 m |
Young Modulus (material): E = 200 GPa |
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Poisson's Ratio (material): |
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Mesh Specifications:
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Restraints: Clamp on A |
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Loads (Distributed force): On B: Pz = 1N |
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where:
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The result of the analytic solution is:
= -1.33063 x 10-2 rad
Results |
Reference |
Case 1 "Thin U-beam" |
Case 2 "Beam from surface" |
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-1.33063 x 10-2 |
-1.33063 x 10-2 |
-1.35608 x 10-2 |
Normalized results |
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1.019 |
To Perform the Test:
The thin_u_beam.CATAnalysis document presents a complete analysis of this case.
To compute the case, proceed as follow:
Open the CATAnalysis document.
Compute the case in the Generative Structural Analysis workbench.
Create a local sensor (Rotation vector).