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Problem |
Morley’s Spherical Shell. |
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Reference |
R.H. Macneal and R.L.Harder, "A Proposed Standard Set of Problems
To Test Finite Element Accuracy," Finite Elements in Analysis and
Design, 1, pp 3-20, 1985.
Also
Morley, L.S.D. and A.J. Morris, Conflict between Finite Elements and
Shell Theory, Royal Aircraft Establishment Report, London, 1978.
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Data |
Radius of Shell = 10.0, Thickness=0.04
Young’s Modulus =6.825E7, Poisson’s ratio = 0.3
Loading: Unit forces as shown.
Constraints: Symmetric boundary conditions along vertical edges.
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Comments |
It is a doubly-curved shell problem. The equator is a free edge so that
this problem represents a hemisphere with four point loads alternating in
sign at 90 degree intervals on the equator. Both membrane and bending
strains contribute significantly to the radial displacement at the load
point. |
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