Reference:

Batoz, J. L., Bathe, K. J. and Ho, L. W., “A Study of Three-Node Triangular Plate Bending Elements”, Int. J. Num. Meth. in Eng., Vol. 15, pp. 1771-1812, 1980.

Problem description:

A square slab hinged at the corners is loaded with a concentrated transverse force F in a free corner (point C).

Problem sketch:

Type of created problem:

Spatial construction (X, Y, Z, UX, UY, UZ).

Geometric characteristics:

a = 0.2032 m; t = 2.54·10^-2 m.

Material properties:

Isotropic elastic: E = 7030.7 tf/m²; μ = 0.3.

Boundary conditions:

At point D: X = Y = Z = UZ = 0;

At points A and B: Z = 0.

Loads:

F = 2.268·10^-3 tf.

Model description:

The system is modeled by 2 shell elements (FE type is 42).

Calculation results: