Re: Re: plane stress/plane strain thickness

I have similar object which is semi-infinite long thin plate. that is,
length=a, width=b, thickness=h. where b->infinite, and h/a<<1. 

this geometry can be simpified as "plane strain". however when h/a<<1,
more elements need to be created to get accurate results. Is it possible
to use another type of elements such as "beam" to simulate?

Also, a clamped boundary conditon is applied at both ends along plate length.
how to apply it on the "plane strain" problem?

Zhang






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