Re: Element to be chosen for bridge-pier model

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Sujitha
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Re: Element to be chosen for bridge-pier model

Post by Sujitha » Tue Jun 25, 2019 1:21 pm

Hi,

I am trying to validate the bridge-pier model for centrifuge experiments, I need a suggestion on choosing the element for modeling flexible column and rigid column in the soil-foundation-structure system. May I know, for which case elasticbeamcolumn element is applicable?

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Re: Element to be chosen for bridge-pier model

Post by selimgunay » Tue Jun 25, 2019 5:13 pm

You can use the elastic beamcolumn only for linear elastic response, therefore you can use it with a large modulus of elasticity or moment of inertia for your rigid option
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Sujitha
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Re: Re: Element to be chosen for bridge-pier model

Post by Sujitha » Tue Jun 25, 2019 7:02 pm

Thank you so much for your response.
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