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PROGRAM NAME: SAP2000
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EXAMPLE 4-003
ASOLID ROTATING ANNULAR DISK
PROBLEM DESCRIPTION
In this example, a homogeneous annular disk rotates about its own axis, with a
uniform angular velocity of 200 radians per second. The disk is modeled using a
2x20 mesh of asolid elements, with the incompatible bending modes option. A
10-degree segment of the disk is modeled. The disk has an inner radius of 10
inches, outer radius of 20 inches and is 1 inch thick. The disk is made of steel and
its weight density is 0.28 lb/in3.
The radial stress at the middle of the disk (radius equal to 15 inches) and the
radial deflection at the outer edge of the disk are compared with hand-calculated
results.
GEOMETRY, PROPERTIES AND LOADING
Material Properties Y
E = 29,000,000 lb/in2 200 rad/sec
=3
20"
Weight density = 0.28 lb/in3 X
10"
Section Properties
Inner radius = 10 in
Outer radius = 20 in
Thickness = 1 in
20
Y
10
10
Free
Free
Radius A A
Z
Section A-A
EXAMPLE 4-003 - 1
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PROGRAM NAME: SAP2000
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TECHNICAL FEATURES OF SAP2000 TESTED
Analysis using asolid elements
Asolid rotate load
RESULTS COMPARISON
The hand-calculated results are based on equations presented in Item 8 on page
567 of Roark and Young 1975.
With Incompatible Bending Modes
Percent
Output Parameter SAP2000 Independent Difference
Radial displ in
0.12040 0.12035 0%
At outer edge, r = 20 in
Radial stress psi
45783 45891 0%
At r = 15 in
COMPUTER FILE: Example 4-003
CONCLUSIONS
The SAP2000 results show an acceptable comparison with the independent
results.
EXAMPLE 4-003 - 2
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HAND CALCULATION
EXAMPLE 4-003 - 3
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EXAMPLE 4-003 - 4