Shear panel elements

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

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Elements tested

SHEAR4

Problem description

In this problem a state of simple shear is induced in a single element up to a nominal shear strain of 2%. The material model is isotropic linear elasticity.

The material properties used are Young's modulus = 1.0 × 107 and Poisson's ratio = 0.3.

Results and discussion

The computed equivalent shear flow and reaction forces agree well with analytic solutions.