Dimensions and Loading

Here are the dimensions and loading for the problem as defined

Shallow roof,

long edges 254*2 mm for full structure

Subtends an arc of 0.2 for full structure

Radius 2540 mm

Material Properties :

E = 3.10275 kN/mm2

v = 0.3

Thickness 6.35 mm

¼ symmetry used – but it is recommended to use a full model. The original benchmark is so old that 1/4 symmetry was the only way to run it – I remember!

Point Load applied vertically at center – approximate target 420 N

Point displacement applied at center – approximate target 30 mm