I am modeling a rigid pavement using C3D20R elements for the pavement structure. For the dowels, I have attempted two different modeling approaches: using beam elements (B31) and solid elements (C3D8R). To define the interaction, I initially embedded the dowels within the pavement and also...
I am creating tensionless foundation for rigid pavement using nonlinear spring. I am trying to achieve spring response in compression only and no response in tension. To create this i am assigning stiffness value in the form of (displacement, force) in input file however I am unable to make it...
