AFNOR SSLS16: Spherical shell subjected to a moment
1. Problem definition

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Material properties:
- Young's modulus, E = 210 GPa
- Poisson ratio, nu = 0.3
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Thickness properties:
- Thickness: 20 mm
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Supports:
- Fix translation in Z along bottom edge
- Fix translation in X and Y at the top node
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Loads:
- Bending moment along edge of 0.1kNm/m
2. Songeya model

3. Results
3.1 Total deformation

3.2 Membrane stresses
3.2.1 Horizontal stress

4. Comparison
| Position | Parameter description | Songeya results | AFNOR results | Difference | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Horizontal stress (Pa) | 8.29 e+5 | 8.26 e+5 | 0.4% | OK |
| A | Radial translation (m) | 3.91 e-6 | 3.93 e-6 | 0.5% | OK |
5. Reference
Société française des mécaniciens. (1990). Guide de validation des progiciels de calcul de structures. Afnor.