Design sensitivity analysis for special-purpose elements

This problem contains basic test cases for one or more Abaqus elements and features.

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Elements tested

  • GK2D2
  • GK2D2N
  • GKPS4
  • GKPS4N
  • GKPS6
  • GKPS6N
  • GKAX2
  • GKAX2N
  • GKAX4
  • GKAX4N
  • GKAX6
  • GKAX6N
  • GKPE4
  • GKPE6
  • GK3D2
  • GK3D2N
  • GK3D4L
  • GK3D4LN
  • GK3D8
  • GK3D8N
  • GK3D6
  • GK3D6N
  • GK3D18
  • GK3D12M
  • GK3D18N
  • GK3D12MN

Features tested

This section includes a general set of simple tests to verify the design sensitivity analysis (DSA) technique for gasket elements. Geometrically nonlinear tests are done for both total and incremental DSA formulations.

Problem description

All problems are static problems with gaskets sandwiched between continuum elements. The design parameters chosen govern the gasket section properties.

Results and discussion

The results are verified by comparing them with the results from the overall finite difference method.