For a three point bend test, the bending angle of the beam has to be small - so small that (theta)=tan(theta).... this is necessary to make a substitution of the reciprocal radius of curvature 1/R = M/EI... which then can be assumed to be the second derivative of the beam deflection.
Might sound stupid, but would the bending angle assumption be measured in degrees or radians?
Can anyone shed some light on the differences in terms of mechanics research here in the US and in Europe? Is it true that larger scale research is done here in the US there's more funding opportunities here? How do you compare the two? What about difference in terms of research focus and topics?
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This is suneel donthamsetty working on metal matrix nanocomposites.i want to analyse aluminium matrix (Sic reinforced)nanocomposites using Ansys software.which type of element is suitable for nanoparticles.can any body answer please.
Hi all,
I would like to know how I put failure criteria in Ansys. I tried put in General Postproc --> failure criteria --> Add/Edit (FC datas), but the results always fail. I am modeling a simple plate, displacement on left side (all DOF) and applaying a pressure in the other side. Does somebody know how I can do this?
Thanks in advance
Silva
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I am developing a fea code for a glass compression molding process. (involves contact analysis, viscoelastic material, axisymmetric analysis, quadrilateral element, small deformation model). With a small deformation model, I get an exact match with ANSYS, but the volume is not conserved after deformation. I want to conserve volume, and if I enable 'NLGEOM ON' in ANSYS the volume is conserved.
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I need help to determine or contruct the crack reistance (R-curve) of a material that show crack bridging. I have the experimental data of applied load and crack lengths due to these applied loads. the SENB specimen was used and loading was 4-pt-bending. The plot of Kapp versus crack size did not give the usual rising curve which plateaus, but rather increases exponentially. How do I get the Kb (i,e K due to bridging) or the normal R-curve. I am not a mechanical engineer but into applied mechanics.
