Apply Boundary Conditions

In this step we will create boundary conditions that minimally constrain the bottom surface of the plate and prevent rigid body motion.

1. Switch to the Load module.
2. Create a Displacement/Rotation type boundary condition (BC > Create) named Bottom. Select each surface on the bottom of the coupon as the region and set U2 = 0.
3. Create a second Displacement/Rotation type boundary condition named Back. Select the two points identified below (0,2,0.09 and 0,3,0.09) and set U1 = 0 and U3 = 0.
4. Create a third Displacement/Rotation type boundary condition named Front. Select the two points identified below (0,2,0 and 0,3,0) and set U1 = 0.