VM-WB-MECH-030
VM-WB-MECH-030
Bending of Long Plate Subjected to Moment - Plane Strain
Model
Overview
| Reference: | Any standard Strength of Materials book |
| Solver(s): | Ansys Mechanical |
| Analysis Type(s): | Plane Strain Analysis |
| Element Type(s): | 2D Structural Solid |
Test Case
A long, rectangular plate is fixed along the longitudinal face and the opposite face is subjected to a moment of 5000 lbf-in about the z-axis. To get accurate results, set the advanced mesh control element size to 0.5 inches.
Find X normal stress at a distance of 0.5 inches from the fixed support. Also find total deformation and reaction moment.
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Analysis
Since the loading is uniform and in one plane (the x-y plane), the above problem can be analyzed as a plane strain problem. Therefore, the moment applied will be per unit length (5000/1000 = 5 lbf-in). Analysis takes into account the unit length in the z-direction.
Note: This problem was defined to be solved in the BIN units system. Results should also be viewed in BIN units.
