Symmetric boundary conditions

[Ali asger]

Hello there, i am modelling a composite slab in abaqus, i have modelled only 1/4 of whole model but now i am confuse how to apply symmetric boundary condition to my model? , should i apply it only at face of concrete or both steel and concrete or only steel?. I have attached an image for reference


Thankyou

 

[SWComposites]

Both.

 

[FEA way]

Symmetry BCs should be applied to all the faces on the plane of the cut.

 

[Ali asger]

ok sir Thankyou