Rigid elements

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

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Two-dimensional rigid element

Problem description

Model:

Length 1.0
Thickness 0.1
Centrifugal axis of rotation (1, 0, 0) through (1, 1, 0)

Results and discussion

The calculated reactions are in agreement with the applied loads.

Axisymmetric rigid element

Problem description

Model:

Length of link 10
Thickness of link 0.5
Radius 5
Centrifugal axis of rotation (0, 1, 0) through origin

Initial conditions

Hydrostatic pressure datum 10.0
Hydrostatic pressure elevation 0.0

Results and discussion

The calculated reactions are in agreement with the applied loads.

Three-dimensional rigid elements

Problem description

Model:

Square dimensions 7 × 7
Thickness 2.0
Centrifugal axis of rotation (0, 1, 0) through origin

Initial conditions

Hydrostatic pressure datum 7.0
Hydrostatic pressure elevation 0.0

Results and discussion

The calculated reactions are in agreement with the applied loads.