Salome-Meca is not intended for the analysis of simple beams, but of more complicated structures. However, as I begin to learn this application, I feel more comfortable with simple cases. In this entry, the analysis process of a simple beam with Salome-Meca is shown. In spite of its simplicity, one must know how to do some tricks, specially how to use Groups.
In this exercise, the beam analyzed has two supports: a pinned one at the end A, and a roller at B. Its cross section = 0,20x0,30 sq. meters. A vertical load of 30 kN is applied at the free end C.
The COMM file was created using an application called Efficient. For me, dealing with those COMM files was a tough task. Efficient makes things easier. Great stuff. You can find it at the Moonish Engineering site.
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Desplacement at C. Analytical solution: 0,002539 meters. Salome-Meca: 0,002561 meters. Difference: 0,8%.
