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Modelling Beams using shell elements - advice

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Staszkinson

Structural
Apr 8, 2012
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Hello!
This is general question.
What should I pay attention to modelling nonlinear behaviour of I-beams using shell elements in Abaqus(what options should I take into account)?
Are there any traps in this type of analysis?

The problem is that my beam is 10% weaker than I expected.

Thanks.
 
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