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Reinforced Concrete Beam
Hey folks I'm after a tutorial (or even just some suggestions) to help with modelling a simply supported RC beam. Main queries are: Material properties? (primarily: Cracking, shear transfer of cracks, etc) Suggested elements? Should I use glue to simulate a "perfect" bond between concrete and...- brockie
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Contact elements
Hi everyone I am trying to model a large timber beam (4800L 1600H 160B) with a small steel plate (30x120x160) attached to the end. Although the plate will initially be bonded to the surface, a load of 650kN is being applied. Because of this, it is expected that the plate will deform and detach...- brockie
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