Modeling Cracked Tension Zone
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In RFEM 5, you have the option to use the stiffness property (no tension) of surfaces to exclude the consideration of tensile forces in the principal directions (sigma 1 and sigma 2) in the model. By comparing this with an analytical model of a cracked tension zone, you see that now only compressive forces are active in the model and it is possible to simulate a crack.
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RFEM
Main Program
Main Program
Structural engineering software for finite element analysis (FEA) of planar and spatial structural systems consisting of plates, walls, shells, members (beams), solids and contact elements
Price of First License
3,540.00 USD
3,540.00 USD
