2D structural forces in volumes: incorrect results for axisymmetric models


ApplicationPLAXIS 2D
Issue statusOpen
First Affected VersionPLAXIS 2D 2012.00
Found in VersionPLAXIS 2D 2012.00
Fixed and Released in Version
Issue #18847
Date created15 November 2013
Date modified24 October 2016

Problem description

The Structural forces in volumes tool may be used to quickly generate the structural forces from a cluster with volume elements. When using this tool however for axisymmetric models the structural forces will be incorrect since the out of plane hoop forces are not considered. Also see the linked article for some further background information.

Since the out of plane hoop forces are not considered, this option has been disabled for axi-symmetric models since PLAXIS 2D AE.

Solution