This boundary condition is used during 2D simulations involving generalized plane strain behavior.
This page includes the following sections:
Analysis Types
The Generalized Plane Strain boundary condition is available for the following analysis types:
Dimensional Types
The supported dimensional types for the Generalized Plane Strain boundary condition include:
2D Simulation
Geometry Types
The supported geometry types for Generalized Plane Strain include:
Surface/Shell: Supported for 2D Surface only.
Topology Selection Options
The supported topology selection options for the Generalized Plane Strain boundary condition include:
Body
Define By Options and Magnitude Options
The Generalized Plane Strain boundary condition is defined as a constant.
Applying a Generalized Plane Strain Boundary Condition
To apply a Generalized Plane Strain:
On the Environment Context tab, open the Loads drop-down menu and select Generalized Plane Strain. Alternatively, right-click the Environment tree object or in the Geometry window and select Insert>Generalized Plane Strain.
The Geometry selection for this boundary condition is, by default, set to and is a read-only property.
Define the X Coordinate of Reference Point and the Y Coordinate of Reference Point. These entries are distance values defining the starting point in space.
Define the properties for the Condition Along Fiber Direction, that includes options for the Boundary Condition property and a Magnitude as applicable.
- No magnitude.
- Enter magnitude.
- Enter magnitude.
Define the properties for the Condition for Rotation About X-axis and the Condition for Rotation About Y-axis. The options for the include Boundary Condition property are listed below. Magnitude is defined when applicable.
- No magnitude.
- Enter magnitude.
- Enter magnitude.
Details Pane Properties
The selections available in the Details pane are described below.
| Category | Property/Options/Description |
|---|---|
| Scope |
Geometry: Read-only field that displays geometry selection - All Bodies |
| Definition |
Coordinate System: Drop-down list of available coordinate systems. is the default. X Coordinate of Reference Point Y Coordinate of Reference Point Suppressed: Include ( - default) or exclude () the boundary condition. |
| Condition for Rotation About X-axis |
Boundary Condition: Options include:
Magnitude |
| Condition for Rotation About Y-axis |
Boundary Condition: Options include:
Magnitude |
Note: You may wish to review the Generalized Plain Strain Probes section of the Help for additional information about this boundary condition.
API Reference
For specific scripting information, see the Generalized Plain Strain section of the ACT API Reference Guide.