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VM42

VM42
Barrel Vault Roof Under Self Weight
Overview
R. D. Cook, Concepts and Applications of Finite Element Analysis
,
Reference: 2nd Edition, John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York, NY, 1981, pp. 284-
287.
Analysis Type(s): Static Analysis (ANTYPE = 0)
4-Node Finite Strain Shell Elements (SHELL181)
Element Type(s):
8-Node Finite Strain Shell Elements (SHELL281)
Input Listing: vm42.dat

Test Case
A cylindrical shell roof of density ρ is subjected to a loading of its own weight. The roof is supported
by walls at each end and is free along the sides. Find the x and y displacements at point A and the
top and bottom stresses at points A and B. Express stresses in the cylindrical coordinate system.
Figure 42.1: Barrel Vault Roof Problem Sketch

Material Properties Geometric Properties Loading

t = 0.25 m
E = 4.32 x 108 N/m2
r = 25 m
υ = 0.0 g = 9.8 m/s2
= 50 m
ρ = 36.7347 kg/m3
Θ = 40°

Analysis Assumptions and Modeling Notes

A one-fourth symmetry model is used. Displacements, UX and UY, and the longitudinal rotation,
ROTZ, are constrained at the roof end to model the support wall.

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Results Comparison
Target Mechanical APDL Ratio
SHELL181
UYA, m -.3019 -.316 1.047
UXA, m -.1593 -.1661 1.042
Stressz, Top @ A, Pa 215570 205333.2869 0.953
Stressz, Bot @ A, Pa 340700 336983.6777 0.989
Stressangle, Top @ B, Pa 191230 182418.8632 0.954
Stressangle, Bot @ B, Pa -218740 -209768.5422 0.959
SHELL281
UYA, m -.3019 -.3028 1.003
UXA, m -.1593 -.1598 1.003
Stressz, Top @ A, Pa 215570 215625.9328 1
Stressz, Bot @ A, Pa 340700 341506.6427 1.002
Stressangle, Top @ B, Pa 191230 190332.5886 0.995
Stressangle, Bot @ B, Pa -218740 -219199.2930 1.002

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