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Embedded beam element with interface slip

Thread starter geo77
Start date Aug 17, 2013

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Aug 17, 2013

geo77

Geotechnical

Hi everyone,

I am trying to model a beam element inside a 3D solid element with a particular interest in the beam-solid slip interaction. An embedded beam element with interface slip would be ideal but unfortunately embedded elements are tied in ABACUS and the interaction can not be modeled. Any suggestions on the best alternative for modeling beam in solid with interaction modeling capability?

Thanks in advance