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VM216
Lateral Buckling of a Right Angle Frame

Overview
Reference: J. C. Simo, L. Vu-Quoc, “Three-Dimensional Finite-Strain Rod Model,
Part II”, Computer Methods in Applied Mechanical Engineering, Vol.
58, 1986, pp. 79-116.
Analysis Type(s): Static Analysis (ANTYPE = 0)
Element Type(s): 3-D Linear Finite Strain Beam Elements (BEAM188)
3-D Quadratic Finite Strain Beam Elements (BEAM189)
Input Listing: vm216.dat

Test Case
A cantilever right angle frame is subjected to an in-plane fixed end load. The frame is driven to buckling
mode by a perturbation load applied at the free end, normal to the plane of the frame. This perturbation
is removed close to the buckling load. Determine the critical load.

Figure 216.1 Right Angle Frame Problem Sketch

Material Properties Geometric Properties

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Ex = 71240 psi lzz = 0.54 in

Nuxy = 0.31 lyy = 1350 in4
Loading t = 0.6 in
Fz = 1 x 10-3 lb w = 30 in
Fx = 1,485 lb L = 240 in

Analysis Assumptions and Modeling Notes

A first analysis is performed using BEAM188 elements. A second analysis is also performed using
BEAM189 elements.

Results Comparison
Critical Load Target ANSYS Ratio
BEAM188 1.09 1.066 0.978
BEAM189 1.09 1.065 0.978

Figure 216.2 Displacement Tip vs. End Force

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Figure 216.3 Deformed Shape, Side View

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Figure 216.4 Deformed Shape, Top View

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