XFEM4U Simple post with a plate for support

XFEM4U Q&A
#1

I have a very simple post with a load applied to the top. I need to add a “plate” under the post as a pad for its support in the 3D model but I am having difficulty doing this. The 3D software doesn’t seem to allow me to do this. I have tried various ways but to no avail.

#2

Hi Thomas,

Welcome to the Struct4U forum and community! Thanks for your question. Do you mean something like this?

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If this is what you mean I will make a tutorial and upload this to our YouTube channel.

kind regards.

Maarten

#3

Hi Maarten,

Thanks for your response.

The post is 140 mm sq timber C16 with a 16kN vertical load.

I wanted to know how to add the “plate” of concrete.

Mark.

#4

Hi Mark,

hereby the YouTube tutorial.

If you have more questions, do not hesistate to ask them!

kind regards,

Maarten