2.3.14 Transient response of a shallow spherical cap

Product: ABAQUS/Explicit  

Problem description

Results and discussion

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Figure 2.3.14–1 Geometric characteristics of the spherical cap.

Figure 2.3.14–2 Finest mesh used in the three-dimensional analysis.

Figure 2.3.14–3 Convergence of the center displacement of the spherical cap using S4R elements.

Figure 2.3.14–4 Convergence of the center displacement of the spherical cap using S4RS elements.

Figure 2.3.14–5 Convergence of the center displacement of the spherical cap using SAX1 elements.

Figure 2.3.14–6 Comparison of the time history of the center displacement of the spherical cap for the fine S4R, the fine S4RS, and the fine SAX1 meshes.

Figure 2.3.14–7 Comparison of the time history of the kinetic energy of the spherical cap for the fine S4R, the fine S4RS, and the fine SAX1 meshes.