Plate Properties: 2D Plane Strain Linear Elastic Soil

Description

Used for the definition of 2D plane strain linear elastic soil plate properties.

Common Toolbar

See Properties: Common Controls.

Material Tab

• Modulus
• Poisson's Ratio (ν)
• Soil (Bulk) Mass Density
• Conductivity
• Specific Heat

In-situ Tab

• Horizontal Stress Ratio (K0)
• Void Ratio (e)
• Fluid Condition
• Fluid Level

Damping Tab

• Damping Ratio (NFA)
• Viscous Damping
• Rayleigh Damping
• Frequency 1 / 2
• Damping Ratio 1 / 2
• Alpha / Beta

Thickness Tab

• Membrane Thickness

Element Tab

• Reduced Integration (Quad8, Quad9)
• Add Bubble Function (Quad4)

See Also

• Plate Elements: Element Types
• Materials: Soil