Hi friends
I am modeling a tunnel in the PLAXIS software whit plate (shell) element.
As you know tunnel has an inner and an outer diameter. When we want to create the material we can enter the thickness of the plate element and when we create the geometry we inter one single radius of the circle(radius of the tunnel).
Now my question is:
Which side does PLAXIS consider the thickness of plate elements? and what radius should be used, inner, middle, or outer?
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Hi dear Mohammad
Thank u for your answer.
I would be more appreciative if you answer the question right here.
Though, I will ask my question in your group too.
Thank you again.
Thanks dear Witold
I want to assess the impact of construction work (like new building or excavation) on the internal forces of lining in the existing tunnel. In this case, which one you think should to be used?
Hi!
According to the Plaxis´s Reference Manual: "The (equivalent) thickness (in the unit of length) is the material cross-section area of the plate across its major axial direction per 1 m width."
So I guess it is considered in the middle.
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