TS-2

Title
Structure under a temperature gradient force

Description
Analyze a beam under a temperature gradient force. The structure is modeled with beam elements, plate elements and solid elements separately. Determine the displacements at the free end and the reaction when both ends are constrained for each case.

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Structural geometry and analysis model

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MODEL
Analysis Type 3-D static thermal stress analysis Unit System m, tonf Dimension Length 5m Element Beam element, plate element (Thick type) and solid element Material Concrete

Modulus of elasticity Coefficient of thermal expansion Poissons ratio

= 2.1 10 6 tonf/m 2 c = 1.0 10 5 m/m C = 0.167 E

Section Property SB 200 400 mm Boundary Condition Displacement calculation condition ; Constrain all DOFs of the nodes on the Aplane Reaction force calculation condition ; Constrain all DOFs of the nodes on the A and Bplanes. Analysis Case A temperature gradient of 10 degrees is applied through the depth of the structure.

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Results
Displacements : Beam element model TS-2-1

Displacements : Plate element model TS-2-2

Displacements solid element model TS-2-3

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Comparison of Results
Result Displacement at the free end In the Z direction In the Ry direction Reaction when A and B planes are constrained Theoretical -0.00625 0.0025 0.280 Beam element -0.006250 0.00250 0.280 Unit : m, tonf m Plate element Solid element -0.006318 0.002514 0.284 -0.006350

Reference
Gere & Timoshenko, Mechanics of Materials,Chapter7. 2nd Edition