3.9.1 Symmetric model generation and results transfer

Product: ABAQUS/Standard  

Elements tested

Continuum elements
CAX3    CAX3H    CAX4    CAX4H    CAX4I    CAX4IH    CAX4R    CAX4RH    CAX6    CAX6H    CAX8    CAX8H    CAX8R    CGAX3    CGAX3H    CGAX4    CGAX4H    CGAX4R    CGAX4RH    CGAX6    CGAX6H    CGAX8    CGAX8H    CGAX8RH    CAX4T    CAX4RT    CAX4HT    CAX8T    CAX8RT    CAX8HT    CAX8RHT    CGAX4T    CGAX8T    DCAX4   

Shell and membrane elements
SAX1    SAX2    MAX1    MAX2    MGAX1    MGAX2    DSAX1    DSAX2   

Surface elements embedded in continuum elements
SFMAX1    SFMAX2    SFMGAX1    SFMGAX2   

Problem description

Material:

Young's modulus1 × 104
Poisson's ratio0.3
C10 (hyperelastic, hybrids only)1.9 × 103
D11 (hyperelastic, hybrids only)2.4 × 10–4
Young's modulus (rebars)1 × 106
Poisson's ratio (rebars)0.3

Loading and boundary conditions:

The loading and boundary conditions on the axisymmetric continuum element model are depicted in Figure 3.9.1–1. The loading and boundary conditions on the axisymmetric shell and membrane element model are depicted in Figure 3.9.1–2.

Figure 3.9.1–1 Axisymmetric model with rebars and prescribed loading and boundary conditions for continuum elements.

Figure 3.9.1–2 Axisymmetric model with rebars and prescribed loading and boundary conditions for shell and membrane elements.

A displacement of 0.1 is prescribed to the rigid body reference node of the continuum elements along the negative axial direction. A 360° model is generated using the *SYMMETRIC MODEL GENERATION option. The axisymmetric results are read in as initial conditions using the *SYMMETRIC RESULTS TRANSFER option. Isoparametric, skew, and single rebars are verified with most elements. Rebar in embedded surface elements are also tested. Triangular and wedge elements are verified without rebars.

Results and discussion

The three-dimensional model generated is verified to be correct. The results from the axisymmetric analysis are transferred correctly onto the three-dimensional model.

Input files

pca3sfrev1.inp

CAX3 elements; two-dimensional model.

pc36sfrev1.inp

CAX3 elements; three-dimensional model.

pca3shrev1.inp

CAX3H elements; two-dimensional model.

pc36shrev1.inp

CAX3H elements; three-dimensional model.

pca4sfrev1.inp

CAX4 with SFMAX1 elements; two-dimensional model.

pc38sfrev1.inp

CAX4 with SFM3D4R elements; three-dimensional model.

pca4shrev1.inp

CAX4H with SFMAX1 elements; two-dimensional model.

pc38shrev1.inp

CAX4H with SFM3D4R elements; three-dimensional model.

pca4sirev1.inp

CAX4I with SFMAX1 elements; two-dimensional model.

pc38sirev1.inp

CAX4I with SFM3D4R elements; three-dimensional model.

pca4sjrev1.inp

CAX4IH with SFMAX1 elements; two-dimensional model.

pc38sjrev1.inp

CAX4IH with SFM3D4R elements; three-dimensional model.

pca4srrev1.inp

CAX4R with SFMAX1 elements; two-dimensional model.

pc38srrev1.inp

CAX4R with SFM3D4R elements; three-dimensional model.

pca4syrev1.inp

CAX4RH with SFMAX1 elements; two-dimensional model.

pc38syrev1.inp

CAX4RH with SFM3D4R elements; three-dimensional model.

pca6sfrev1.inp

CAX6 elements; two-dimensional model.

pc3fsfrev1.inp

CAX6 elements; three-dimensional model.

pca6shrev1.inp

CAX6H elements; two-dimensional model.

pc3fshrev1.inp

CAX6H elements; three-dimensional model.

pca8sfrev1.inp

CAX8 with SFMAX2 elements; two-dimensional model.

pc3ksfrev1.inp

CAX8 with SFM3D8R elements; three-dimensional model.

pca8shrev1.inp

CAX8H with SFMAX2 elements; two-dimensional model.

pc3kshrev1.inp

CAX8H with SFM3D8R elements; three-dimensional model.

pca8srrev1.inp

CAX8R with SFMAX2 elements; two-dimensional model.

pc3ksrrev1.inp

CAX8R with SFM3D8R elements; three-dimensional model.

pca3gfrev2.inp

CGAX3 elements; two-dimensional model.

pc36sfrev2.inp

CGAX3 elements; three-dimensional model.

pca3ghrev2.inp

CGAX3H elements; two-dimensional model.

pc36shrev2.inp

CGAX3H elements; three-dimensional model.

pca4gfrev2.inp

CGAX4 with SFMGAX1 elements; two-dimensional model.

pc38sfrev2.inp

CGAX4 with SFM3D4R elements; three-dimensional model.

pca4ghrev2.inp

CGAX4H with SFMGAX1 elements; two-dimensional model.

pc38shrev2.inp

CGAX4H with SFM3D4R elements; three-dimensional model.

pca4grrev2.inp

CGAX4R with SFMGAX1 elements; two-dimensional model.

pc38srrev2.inp

CGAX4R with SFM3D4R elements; three-dimensional model.

pca4gyrev2.inp

CGAX4RH with SFMGAX1 elements; two-dimensional model.

pc38syrev2.inp

CGAX4RH with SFM3D4R elements; three-dimensional model.

pca6gfrev2.inp

CGAX6 elements; two-dimensional model.

pc3fsfrev2.inp

CGAX6 elements; three-dimensional model.

pca6ghrev2.inp

CGAX6H elements; two-dimensional model.

pc3fshrev2.inp

CGAX6H elements; three-dimensional model.

pca8gfrev2.inp

CGAX8 with SFMGAX2 elements; two-dimensional model.

pc3ksfrev2.inp

CGAX8 with SFM3D8R elements; three-dimensional model.

pca8ghrev2.inp

CGAX8H with SFMGAX2 elements; two-dimensional model.

pc3kshrev2.inp

CGAX8H with SFM3D8R elements; three-dimensional model.

pca8gyrev2.inp

CGAX8RH with SFMGAX2 elements; two-dimensional model.

pc3ksyrev2.inp

CGAX8RH with SFM3D8R elements; three-dimensional model.

pma2srrev1.inp

MAX1 elements; two-dimensional model.

pm34srrev1.inp

MAX1 elements; three-dimensional model.

pma3srrev1.inp

MAX2 elements; two-dimensional model.

pm38srrev1.inp

MAX2 elements; three-dimensional model.

pmg2srrev2.inp

MGAX1 elements; two-dimensional model.

pm34srrev2.inp

MGAX1 elements; three-dimensional model.

pmg3srrev2.inp

MGAX2 elements; two-dimensional model.

pm38srrev2.inp

MGAX2 elements; three-dimensional model.

psa2sxrev1.inp

SAX1 elements; two-dimensional model.

psf4sxrev1.inp

SAX1 elements; three-dimensional model.

psa3sxrev1.inp

SAX2 elements; two-dimensional model.

ps68sxrev1.inp

SAX2 elements; three-dimensional model.

psa2dxrev1.inp

DSAX1 elements; two-dimensional model.

psf4dxrev1.inp

DSAX1 elements; three-dimensional model.

psa3dxrev1.inp

DSAX2 elements; two-dimensional model.

ps68dxrev1.inp

DSAX2 elements; three-dimensional model.

pca4tfrev1.inp

CAX4T with SFMAX1 elements; two-dimensional model.

pc38tfrev1.inp

CAX4T with SFM3D4R elements; three-dimensional model.

pca4threv1.inp

CAX4HT with SFMAX1 elements; two-dimensional model.

pc38threv1.inp

CAX4HT with SFM3D4R elements; three-dimensional model.

pca4trrev1.inp

CAX4RT with SFMAX1 elements; two-dimensional model.

pc38trrev1.inp

CAX4RT with SFM3D4R elements; three-dimensional model.

pca8tfrev1.inp

CAX8T with SFMAX2 elements; two-dimensional model.

pc3ktfrev1.inp

CAX8T with SFM3D8R elements; three-dimensional model.

pca8threv1.inp

CAX8HT with SFMAX2 elements; two-dimensional model.

pc3kthrev1.inp

CAX8HT with SFM3D8R elements; three-dimensional model.

pca8trrev1.inp

CAX8RT with SFMAX2 elements; two-dimensional model.

pc3ktrrev1.inp

CAX8RT with SFM3D8R elements; three-dimensional model.

pca8tyrev1.inp

CAX8RHT with SFMAX2 elements; two-dimensional model.

pc3ktyrev1.inp

CAX8RHT with SFM3D8R elements; three-dimensional model.

pca4dfrev1.inp

DCAX4 elements; two-dimensional model.

pc38dfrev1.inp

DCAX4 elements; three-dimensional model.

pca4tfrev2.inp

CGAX4T with SFMGAX1 elements; two-dimensional model.

pc38tfrev2.inp

CGAX4T with SFM3D4R elements; three-dimensional model.

pca8tfrev2.inp

CGAX8T with SFMGAX2 elements; two-dimensional model.

pc3ktfrev2.inp

CGAX8T with SFM3D8R elements; three-dimensional model.

Elements tested

C3D6    C3D8I    C3D8R    C3D15    C3D20    C3D20R    S4R    DC3D8    C3D8RT   

Problem description

Material:

Young's modulus5 × 103
Poisson's ratio0.3
Young's modulus (rebars)2.5 × 105
Poisson's ratio (rebars)0.0

Loading and boundary conditions:

The loading and boundary conditions on the symmetric three-dimensional model are depicted in Figure 3.9.1–3. Internal pressure of 10 units is applied to the cylindrical model, while the top and bottom edges of the cylinder are clamped. The complete three-dimensional model is generated by using the *SYMMETRIC MODEL GENERATION, REFLECT=LINE option to reflect the symmetric three-dimensional model about the axis shown. The symmetric results are read into the complete three-dimensional model as initial conditions using the *SYMMETRIC RESULTS TRANSFER option. Wedge elements are verified without rebars.

Figure 3.9.1–3 Symmetric 3-D model with rebars and prescribed loading and boundary conditions.

Results and discussion

The reflected three-dimensional model generated is verified to be correct. The results from the symmetric three-dimensional analysis are transferred correctly onto the reflected three-dimensional model.

Input files

pca3sflin0.inp

C3D6 elements; two-dimensional model.

pc36sflin1.inp

C3D6 elements; symmetric three-dimensional model, perturbation step with *LOAD CASE.

pc36sflin2.inp

C3D6 elements; reflected three-dimensional model, perturbation step with *LOAD CASE.

pca4silin0.inp

C3D8I elements; two-dimensional model.

pc38silin1.inp

C3D8I elements; symmetric three-dimensional model.

pc38silin2.inp

C3D8I elements; reflected three-dimensional model.

pca4srlin0.inp

C3D8R elements; two-dimensional model.

pc38srlin1.inp

C3D8R elements; symmetric three-dimensional model.

pc38srlin2.inp

C3D8R elements; reflected three-dimensional model.

pca6sflin0.inp

C3D15 elements; two-dimensional model.

pc3fsflin1.inp

C3D15 elements; symmetric three-dimensional model.

pc3fsflin2.inp

C3D15 elements; reflected three-dimensional model.

pca8sflin0.inp

C3D20 elements; two-dimensional model.

pc3ksflin1.inp

C3D20 elements; symmetric three-dimensional model.

pc3ksflin2.inp

C3D20 elements; reflected three-dimensional model.

pca8srlin0.inp

C3D20R elements; two-dimensional model.

pc3ksrlin1.inp

C3D20R elements; symmetric three-dimensional model.

pc3ksrlin2.inp

C3D20R elements; reflected three-dimensional model.

psa2sslin0.inp

S4R elements; two-dimensional model.

psf4sslin1.inp

S4R elements; symmetric three-dimensional model.

psf4sslin2.inp

S4R elements; reflected three-dimensional model.

pca4trlin0.inp

C3D8RT elements; two-dimensional model.

pc38trlin1.inp

C3D8RT elements; symmetric three-dimensional model.

pc38trlin2.inp

C3D8RT elements; reflected three-dimensional model.

pca4dflin0.inp

DC3D8 elements; two-dimensional model.

pc38dflin1.inp

DC3D8 elements; symmetric three-dimensional model.

pc38dflin2.inp

DC3D8 elements; reflected three-dimensional model.

III. *SYMMETRIC MODEL GENERATION, REFLECT=PLANE

Elements tested

Continuum elements
C3D6H    C3D8H    C3D8RH    C3D15H    C3D20H    C3D20RH    DC3D8    C3D8HT   

Shell and membrane elements
M3D3    M3D4    M3D4R    M3D6    M3D8    M3D8R    M3D9    M3D9R    S3    S3R    S4    S4R    S4R5    S8R    S8R5    STRI3    STRI65   

Surface elements embedded in continuum elements
SFM3D4R    SFM3D8R   

Problem description

Material properties for continuum elements:

Young's modulus5 × 103
Poisson's ratio0.4
Young's modulus (rebars)1 × 106
Poisson's ratio (rebars)0.0

Material properties for shell and membrane elements:

Young's modulus1 × 104
Poisson's ratio0.3
Young's modulus (rebars)2.5 × 105
Poisson's ratio (rebars)0.0

Loading and boundary conditions for continuum element model:

The loading and boundary conditions on the symmetric three-dimensional model are depicted in Figure 3.9.1–4.

Figure 3.9.1–4 Symmetric and reflected 3-D continuum element model with prescribed boundary conditions.

The rigid surface reference node is displaced by 0.05 units along the negative axial direction. The complete three-dimensional model is generated by reflecting the symmetric three-dimensional model about the xz plane using the *SYMMETRIC MODEL GENERATION, REFLECT=PLANE option. The symmetric results are read into the complete three-dimensional model as initial conditions using the *SYMMETRIC RESULTS TRANSFER option. Wedge elements are verified without rebars.

Loading and boundary conditions for shell and membrane element models:

The loading and boundary conditions on the symmetric model are depicted in Figure 3.9.1–5. The complete three-dimensional model is generated by reflecting the symmetric three-dimensional model about the yz plane using the *SYMMETRIC MODEL GENERATION, REFLECT=PLANE option. The symmetric results are read into the complete three-dimensional model as initial conditions using the *SYMMETRIC RESULTS TRANSFER option. Elements S3/S3R, S4R5, S8R5, STRI3, and STRI65 are verified without the *SYMMETRIC RESULTS TRANSFER option. Rebars are not defined in triangular elements.

Figure 3.9.1–5 Symmetric shell and membrane model with rebars and prescribed boundary conditions.

Results and discussion

The reflected three-dimensional model generated is verified to be correct. The results from the symmetric three-dimensional analysis are transferred correctly onto the reflected three-dimensional model.

Input files

pca3shpln0.inp

C3D6H elements; two-dimensional model.

pca3shpln0_surf.inp

C3D6H elements; two-dimensional model using surface-to-surface contact.

pc36shpln1.inp

C3D6H elements; symmetric three-dimensional model.

pc36shpln2.inp

C3D6H elements; reflected three-dimensional model.

pca4shpln0.inp

C3D8H with SFMAX1 elements; two-dimensional model.

pc38shpln1.inp

C3D8H with SFM3D4R elements; symmetric three-dimensional model.

pc38shpln2.inp

C3D8H with SFM3D4R elements; reflected three-dimensional model.

pca4sypln0.inp

C3D8RH with SFMAX1 elements; two-dimensional model.

pc38sypln1.inp

C3D8RH with SFM3D4R elements; symmetric three-dimensional model.

pc38sypln2.inp

C3D8RH with SFM3D4R elements; reflected three-dimensional model.

pca6shpln0.inp

C3D15H elements; two-dimensional model.

pc3fshpln1.inp

C3D15H elements; symmetric three-dimensional model.

pc3fshpln2.inp

C3D15H elements; reflected three-dimensional model.

pca8shpln0.inp

C3D20H with SFMAX2 elements; two-dimensional model.

pc3kshpln1.inp

C3D20H with SFM3D8R elements; symmetric three-dimensional model.

pc3kshpln2.inp

C3D20H with SFM3D8R elements; reflected three-dimensional model.

pca8sypln0.inp

C3D20RH with SFMAX2 elements; two-dimensional model.

pc3ksypln1.inp

C3D20RH with SFM3D8R elements; symmetric three-dimensional model.

pc3ksypln2.inp

C3D20RH with SFM3D8R elements; reflected three-dimensional model.

pm33sfpln1.inp

M3D3 elements; symmetric three-dimensional model.

pm33sfpln2.inp

M3D3 elements; reflected three-dimensional model.

pm34sfpln1.inp

M3D4 elements; symmetric three-dimensional model.

pm34sfpln2.inp

M3D4 elements; reflected three-dimensional model.

pm34srpln1.inp

M3D4R elements; symmetric three-dimensional model.

pm34srpln2.inp

M3D4R elements; reflected three-dimensional model.

pm36sfpln1.inp

M3D6 elements; symmetric three-dimensional model.

pm36sfpln2.inp

M3D6 elements; reflected three-dimensional model.

pm3dsfpln1.inp

M3D8 elements; symmetric three-dimensional model.

pm3dsfpln2.inp

M3D8 elements; reflected three-dimensional model.

pm3dsrpln1.inp

M3D8R elements; symmetric three-dimensional model.

pm3dsrpln2.inp

M3D8R elements; reflected three-dimensional model.

pm39sfpln1.inp

M3D9 elements; symmetric three-dimensional model.

pm39sfpln2.inp

M3D9 elements; reflected three-dimensional model.

pm39srpln1.inp

M3D9R elements; symmetric three-dimensional model.

pm39srpln2.inp

M3D9R elements; reflected three-dimensional model.

psf3sspln1.inp

S3/S3R elements; symmetric three-dimensional model.

psf3sspln2.inp

S3/S3R elements; reflected three-dimensional model.

pse4sspln1.inp

S4 elements; symmetric three-dimensional model.

pse4sspln2.inp

S4 elements; reflected three-dimensional model.

psf4sspln1.inp

S4R elements; symmetric three-dimensional model.

psf4sspln2.inp

S4R elements; reflected three-dimensional model.

ps54sspln1.inp

S4R5 elements; symmetric three-dimensional model.

ps54sspln2.inp

S4R5 elements; reflected three-dimensional model.

ps68sspln1.inp

S8R elements; symmetric three-dimensional model.

ps68sspln2.inp

S8R elements; reflected three-dimensional model.

ps58sspln1.inp

S8R5 elements; symmetric three-dimensional model.

ps58sspln2.inp

S8R5 elements; reflected three-dimensional model.

ps63sspln1.inp

STRI3 elements; symmetric three-dimensional model.

ps63sspln2.inp

STRI3 elements; reflected three-dimensional model.

ps56sspln1.inp

STRI65 elements; symmetric three-dimensional model.

ps56sspln2.inp

STRI65 elements; reflected three-dimensional model.

pca4thpln0.inp

C3D8HT elements; two-dimensional model.

pc38thpln1.inp

C3D8HT elements; symmetric three-dimensional model.

pc38thpln2.inp

C3D8HT elements; reflected three-dimensional model.

pca4dfpln0.inp

DC3D8 elements; two-dimensional model.

pc38dfpln1.inp

DC3D8 elements; symmetric three-dimensional model.

pc38dfpln2.inp

DC3D8 elements; reflected three-dimensional model.

Elements tested

Continuum elements
C3D8    C3D20    C3D8T    DC3D8   

Shell and membrane elements
S4    M3D4R    DS4   

Problem description

These tests verify the symmetric model generation and results transfer capability for a periodic structure. The *SYMMETRIC MODEL GENERATION, PERIODIC option is used to generate a three-dimensional periodic model by revolving a three-dimensional repetitive sector about a symmetry axis. The bottom surface of the periodic model is fixed, while the top surface of the periodic model is in contact with a pad that is subjected to distributed loadings. If the symmetric surfaces in the original sector have precisely matched meshes, duplicated nodes will be eliminated automatically to ensure that the mesh is connected properly between the neighboring sectors when the original sector is revolved about the symmetry axis to create a periodic model. In all other cases constraints between the automatically generated neighboring pairs of corresponding surfaces are then applied with the automatically generated *TIE option when the original sector is revolved about the symmetry axis to create a periodic model. Both open (the structure has end edges) and closed loop periodic structures are considered. The results from the original sector are transferred to the periodic model using the *SYMMETRIC RESULTS TRANSFER option.

Material properties:

Young's modulus7 × 104
Poisson's ratio0.33

Results and discussion

The three-dimensional periodic model generated is verified to be correct, as are the constraints between the neighboring pairs of corresponding surfaces when meshes for the symmetric surfaces are not matched precisely in the original sector. The results from the original sector are transferred correctly onto the periodic three-dimensional model.

Input files

smg_wedge.inp

C3D8 elements; a single three-dimensional sector with completely matched meshes.

smg_wedge_surf.inp

C3D8 elements; a single three-dimensional sector with completely matched meshes and surface-to-surface contact.

smg_period_open.inp

C3D8 elements; periodic three-dimensional model with open end edges; requires smg_wedge.inp.

smg_period_close.inp

C3D8 elements; periodic three-dimensional model with closed loop; requires smg_wedge.inp.

smg_noperiod_open.inp

C3D8 elements; variable sector angle in periodic three-dimensional model with open end edges; requires smg_wedge.inp.

smg_noperiod_close.inp

C3D8 elements; variable sector angle in periodic three-dimensional model with closed loop; requires smg_wedge.inp.

smg_wedge_surf.inp

C3D8 elements; a single three-dimensional sector with completely matched meshes using surface-to-surface–based contact.

smg_period_open_surf.inp

C3D8 elements; periodic three-dimensional model with open end edges using surface-to-surface–based contact; requires smg_wedge_surf.inp.

smg_period_close_surf.inp

C3D8 elements; periodic three-dimensional model with closed loop using surface-to-surface–based contact; requires smg_wedge_surf.inp.

smg_wedge2.inp

C3D8 with S4 elements; a single three-dimensional sector with completely matched meshes.

smg_period_open2.inp

C3D8 with S4 elements; periodic three-dimensional model with open end edges; requires smg_wedge2.inp.

smg_period_close2.inp

C3D8 with S4 elements; periodic three-dimensional model with closed loop; requires smg_wedge2.inp.

smg_wedge3.inp

C3D8 with M3D4R elements; a single three-dimensional sector with completely matched meshes.

smg_period_open3.inp

C3D8 with M3D4R elements; periodic three-dimensional model with open end edges; requires smg_wedge3.inp.

smg_period_close3.inp

C3D8 with M3D4R elements; periodic three-dimensional model with closed loop; requires smg_wedge3.inp.

smg_wedge4.inp

C3D20 elements; a single three-dimensional sector with completely matched meshes.

smg_period_open4.inp

C3D20 elements; periodic three-dimensional model with open end edges; requires smg_wedge4.inp.

smg_period_close4.inp

C3D20 elements; periodic three-dimensional model with closed loop; requires smg_wedge4.inp.

smg_noperiod_open4.inp

C3D20 elements; variable sector angle in periodic three-dimensional model with open end edges; requires smg_wedge4.inp.

smg_noperiod_close4.inp

C3D20 elements; variable sector angle in periodic three-dimensional model with closed loop; requires smg_wedge4.inp.

smg_wedge4_surf.inp

C3D20 elements; a single three-dimensional sector with completely matched meshes using surface-to-surface–based contact.

smg_period_open4_surf.inp

C3D20 elements; periodic three-dimensional model with open end edges using surface-to-surface–based contact; requires smg_wedge4_surf.inp.

smg_period_close4_surf.inp

C3D20 elements; periodic three-dimensional model with closed loop using surface-to-surface–based contact; requires smg_wedge4_surf.inp.

smg_wedge_mismap.inp

C3D8 elements; a single three-dimensional sector with mismatched meshes.

smg_wedge_mismap_surf.inp

C3D8 elements; a single three-dimensional sector with mismatched meshes and surface-to-surface contact.

smg_period_open_mismap1.inp

C3D8 elements; periodic three-dimensional model with mismatched meshes and open end edges; requires smg_wedge_mismap.inp.

smg_period_open_mismap2.inp

C3D8 elements; periodic three-dimensional model with mismatched meshes and open end edges; requires smg_wedge_mismap.inp.

smg_period_close_mismap1.inp

C3D8 elements; periodic three-dimensional model with mismatched meshes and closed loop; requires smg_wedge_mismap.inp.

smg_period_close_mismap2.inp

C3D8 elements; periodic three-dimensional model with mismatched meshes and closed loop; requires smg_wedge_mismap.inp.

smg_noperiod_open_mismap1.inp

C3D8 elements; variable sector angle in periodic three-dimensional model with mismatched meshes and open end edges; requires smg_wedge_mismap.inp.

smg_noperiod_open_mismap2.inp

C3D8 elements; variable sector angle in periodic three-dimensional model with mismatched meshes and open end edges; requires smg_wedge_mismap.inp.

smg_noperiod_close_mismap1.inp

C3D8 elements; variable sector angle in periodic three-dimensional model with mismatched meshes and closed loop; requires smg_wedge_mismap.inp.

smg_noperiod_close_mismap2.inp

C3D8 elements; variable sector angle in periodic three-dimensional model with mismatched meshes and closed loop; requires smg_wedge_mismap.inp.

smg_wedge_mismap_surf.inp

C3D8 elements; a single three-dimensional sector with mismatched meshes using surface-to-surface–based contact.

smg_period_open_mismap1_surf.inp

C3D8 elements; periodic three-dimensional model with mismatched meshes and open end edges using surface-to-surface–based contact; requires smg_wedge_mismap_surf.inp.

smg_period_open_mismap2_surf.inp

C3D8 elements; periodic three-dimensional model with mismatched meshes and open end edges using surface-to-surface–based contact; requires smg_wedge_mismap_surf.inp.

smg_period_close_mismap1_surf.inp

C3D8 elements; periodic three-dimensional model with mismatched meshes and closed loop using surface-to-surface–based contact; requires smg_wedge_mismap_surf.inp.

smg_period_close_mismap2_surf.inp

C3D8 elements; periodic three-dimensional model with mismatched meshes and closed loop using surface-to-surface–based contact; requires smg_wedge_mismap_surf.inp.

smg_wedge-d1.inp

DC3D8 with DS4 elements; a single three-dimensional sector with completely matched meshes.

smg_period_open-d1.inp

DC3D8 with DS4 elements; periodic three-dimensional model with open end edges; requires smg_wedge-d1.inp.

smg_wedge_mismap-d1.inp

DC3D8 elements; a single three-dimensional sector with mismatched meshes.

smg_period_open_mismap-d1.inp

DC3D8 elements; periodic three-dimensional model with mismatched meshes and open end edges; requires smg_wedge_mismap-d1.inp.

smg_wedge_mismap-t1.inp

C3D8T elements; a single three-dimensional sector with mismatched meshes.

smg_period_open_mismap-t1.inp

C3D8T elements; periodic three-dimensional model with mismatched meshes and open end edges; requires smg_wedge_mismap-t1.inp.

V. Symmetric model generation and results transfer with large deformation

Elements tested

Continuum elements
CGAX4    CGAX4H    CGAX4RH   

Membrane and surface elements
MGAX1    SFMGAX1   

Features tested

Symmetric model generation and results transfer for models involving large deformation, frictional contact with a curved surface, rebars, embedded elements, and surface elements with rebar layers.

Problem description

These tests verify the symmetric model generation and results transfer capability for a hyperelastic rubberlike material reinforced by stiff strands. The strands are modeled either as rebars directly in continuum elements, as rebar layers in membrane elements embedded in continuum elements, or as rebar layers in surface elements embedded in continuum elements. The model consists of a Mooney-Rivlin material, and the reinforcing strands are linear elastic. The strands have a cross-sectional area of 0.5 square mm each, are laid in a single layer with a spacing of 5 mm, and are inclined at 50° to the rz plane in the axisymmetric model. The reinforced body is then compressed along the z-direction by rigid curved surfaces resulting in large deformations in the material. The strands do not lie in the rz plane; therefore, this compression results in twisting of the material about the axis of symmetry.

The *SYMMETRIC MODEL GENERATION, REVOLVE option is used to generate a three-dimensional revolved model from the axisymmetric model, and the results from the axisymmetric analysis are transferred to the revolved model using *SYMMETRIC RESULTS TRANSFER. The three-dimensional revolved model is then reflected through a line using the *SYMMETRIC MODEL GENERATION, REFLECT=LINE option, and the results are transferred to this reflected model using *SYMMETRIC RESULTS TRANSFER.

Material:

C10 2.0 × 106 Pa
C01 1.5 × 106 Pa
D1 (incompressible)0.0
D1 (compressible)1.452 × 10–8 Pa–1
Coefficient of friction0.1
Young's modulus(rebars)2.0 × 1011 Pa

Results and discussion

The undeformed and deformed axisymmetric model is depicted in Figure 3.9.1–6. A displacement of 0.08 has been prescribed to the rigid body reference node along the negative axial direction. A cut-out of the deformed three-dimensional revolved and reflected model is shown in Figure 3.9.1–7. The three-dimensional model and the transferred results are verified to be correct.

Figure 3.9.1–6 Undeformed and deformed axisymmetric model with rebar layer.

Figure 3.9.1–7 Cut-out of the revolved and reflected three-dimensional model.

Input files

pca4gfreb0.inp

CGAX4 elements; axisymmetric model with rebars.

pc38sfreb1.inp

C3D8 elements; three-dimensional revolved model.

pc38sfreb2.inp

C3D8 elements; three-dimensional reflected model.

pca4ghreb0.inp

CGAX4H elements; axisymmetric model with rebars.

pc38shreb1.inp

C3D8H elements; three-dimensional revolved model.

pc38shreb2.inp

C3D8H elements; three-dimensional reflected model.

pca4gyreb0.inp

CGAX4RH elements; axisymmetric model with rebars.

pc38syreb1.inp

C3D8RH elements; three-dimensional revolved model.

pc38syreb2.inp

C3D8RH elements; three-dimensional reflected model.

pca4gfmem0.inp

CGAX4 elements; axisymmetric model with rebar layers in embedded membranes.

pc38sfmem1.inp

C3D8 elements; three-dimensional revolved model.

pc38sfmem2.inp

C3D8 elements; three-dimensional reflected model.

pc38sfmem5.inp

CCL12 elements; three-dimensional revolved model.

pc38sfmem6.inp

CCL12 elements; three-dimensional reflected model.

pca4ghmem0.inp

CGAX4H elements; axisymmetric model with rebar layers in embedded membranes.

pc38shmem1.inp

C3D8H elements; three-dimensional revolved model.

pc38shmem2.inp

C3D8H elements; three-dimensional reflected model.

pc38shmem5.inp

CCL12H elements; three-dimensional revolved model.

pc38shmem6.inp

CCL12H elements; three-dimensional reflected model.

pca4gymem0.inp

CGAX4RH elements; axisymmetric model with rebar layers in embedded membranes.

pc38symem1.inp

C3D8RH elements; three-dimensional revolved model.

pc38symem2.inp

C3D8RH elements; three-dimensional reflected model.

pca4gfsrf0.inp

CGAX4 elements; axisymmetric model with rebar layers in embedded surface elements.

pc38sfsrf1.inp

C3D8 elements; three-dimensional revolved model.

pc38sfsrf2.inp

C3D8 elements; three-dimensional reflected model.

pc38sfsrf5.inp

CCL12 elements; three-dimensional revolved model.

pc38sfsrf6.inp

CCL12 elements; three-dimensional reflected model.

pca4ghsrf0.inp

CGAX4H elements; axisymmetric model with rebar layers in embedded surface elements.

pc38shsrf1.inp

C3D8H elements; three-dimensional revolved model.

pc38shsrf2.inp

C3D8H elements; three-dimensional reflected model.

pc38shsrf5.inp

CCL12H elements; three-dimensional revolved model.

pc38shsrf6.inp

CCL12H elements; three-dimensional reflected model.

pca4gysrf0.inp

CGAX4RH elements; axisymmetric model with rebar layers in embedded surface elements.

pc38sysrf1.inp

C3D8RH elements; three-dimensional revolved model.

pc38sysrf2.inp

C3D8RH elements; three-dimensional reflected model.