Basic Tutorial 4

Basic Tutorial 4
2D Analysis of Stage Constructed Embankment
GTS Basic Tutorial 4.

Contents
Starting GTS
Create Analysis Data
Attribute
2D Geometry Modeling
11
Rectangle, Polyline and Line
11
Intersect
13
2D Mesh Generation
14
Size Control
14
Map Mesh k-Edge Area
18
Analysis
22
Load
22
Apply uniform pressure load on top of embankment.
22
Support
24
Define Construction Stage
25
Solve
30
Post Processing, Result Display and Control
31
Displacement Contour
32
Stress Contour
35
GTS Basic Tutorial 4
In this tutorial we will model a two dimensional embankment and analyze with construction
stages. Then we will mesh the embankment with 4-node tetrahedral elements for analysis.
We will learn how to apply the load and how to define each construction stage. After
performing analysis, we will display the output in the form of p-q Diagrams and Stress
Contours. Finally, the analysis results will be verified using some of the unique post
processing features of GTS.
Starting GTS
Start the program.
1.
Run GTS.
2.
Start a new project by clicking
3.
Project Setting dialog box will appear.
4.
Enter Basic Tutorial 4 in Project Title.
5.
Enter 2D in Model Type.
6.
Enter X-Y Plane in Analysis Constraint.
7.
Use default values for rest of the inputs.
8.
Click
9.
Select View > Display Option... in the Main Menu.
File > New button.
button.
10. Select Mesh > Node Display as False in the General Tab.
11. Click
button.
Preview
The following model will be used in this tutorial. The ground is formed with 3 different
layers of materials, and the embankment is split into 3 stages. Each ground material and
embankment stage will be grouped separately in different Mesh Set, to easily manage and
define construction stage. The geometric shape and mesh formation is as follows:
3@3m
12m
Soil 1 (Silt, ML)
12m
Soil 2 (Clay, CL)
Soil 3 (Silty Sand, SM)
39m
Soil 4 (Sand, SW)
6m
2tonf/m
23m
25m
50m
100m
GTS Basic Tutorial 4 - 1
25m
The Mesh Sets are generated as follows.

Embank 3
Embank 2
Embank 1
Soil 1
Soil 2
Soil 3
The Mesh Sets are defined as follows.

Mesh Set Name
Attribute Name(ID)
Material Name(ID)
Soil 1
Soil 1 (1)
Silt (1)
Soil 2
Soil 2 (2)
Clay (2)
Soil 3
Soil 3 (3)
Silty Sand (3)
Embank (4)
Sand (4)
Embank 1
Embank 2
Embank 3
GTS Basic Tutorial 4 - Table 1
The Ground properties are as follows.

ID
Soil
Silt
Clay
Silty Sand
Sand
Type
MC
MC
MC
MC
Modulus of Elasticity (E) [tonf/m ]
1000
600
2000
3000
Poissons Ratio ()
0.35
0.35
0.3
0.3
Unit Weight () [tonf/m3 ]
1.7
1.6
1.8
1.8
1.8
1.7
1.9
1.9
Cohesion (C) [tonf/m ]
2.0
3.0
1.0
1.0
Friction Angle ()
20
10
30
33
2.0
3.0
1.0
1.0
Unit Weight (Saturated) [tonf/m ]

2
Tensile Strength [tonf/m ]
* MC : Mohr Coulomb Model

GTS Basic Tutorial 4 - Table 2
Create Analysis Data
Attribute
We will now define the Attributes of the ground. In a two dimensional model, the type of
ground is always Plane.
For 2D analysis, the

ground
should
modeled using
Plane Attributes.
be
the
1.
Select Model > Property > Attributein the Main Menu.
2.
Click
3.
button to the right of
Select Plane.
button in the Attribute dialog box.
4.
Make sure that Attribute ID is 1 in the Add/Modify Solid Attribute dialog box.
5.
Enter Soil 1 in Name.
6.
Make sure that Plane Strain is selected in Element Type.
7.
In order to create Material, click
button at the right of Material.
Attribute of ID 1 is Plane, and the ground material property is Soil 1. Plane Attribute does
not require to have Property, and only the type of Material needs to be defined.
8.
Enter 1 in ID.
9.
Enter Silt in Name.
10. In the Add/Modify Ground Material dialog box select Mohr Coulomb in
Constitutive Model of Model Type.
11. Select
Color .
12. Enter 1000 in Material Parameters in Modulus of Elasticity (E).

13. Enter 0.35 in Poissons Ratio ( ) in Material Parameters.
14. Enter 1.7 in Unit Weight () in Material Parameters.
15. Enter 1.8 in Unit Weight (Saturated) in Material Parameters.
16. Enter 2.0 in Cohesion (C) in Material Parameters.
17. Enter 20 in Material Parameters in Friction Angle ( ).
18. Enter 2.0 in Tensile Strength in Parameters of Constitutive Model.
19. Make sure that Drained is checked in Drainage Parameters.
20. Click
button.
21. Click
button in the Material dialog box.
22. Make sure that Silt has been generated in Material in the Add/Modify Plane
Attribute dialog box.
23. Click
button.
24. Similarly, enter the Attributes for Soil 2, Soil 3 and Embank in Figures GTS Basic
Tutorial 4 6 ~ GTS Basic Tutorial 4 11. The values are given in GTS Basic
Tutorial Table 1 and Table 2.
GTS Basic Tutorial 4 7
10
2D Geometry Modeling
Rectangle, Polyline and Line
Draw outline of the model shape with Rectangle, Polyline and Line tools. First, full ground
model area will be created with the Rectangle tool.
2.
Select Geometry > Curve > Create on WP > Rectangle (Wire) in the Main Menu.
Make sure that Mode is set to

in the Rectangle dialog box.
In this mode, the user can
3.
Make sure that the Method is set to ABS x, y.
draw a rectangle by
entering two corners. For
detailed
information,
please refer to the Online
4.
Make sure that it says Input One Corner in the Rectangle dialog box.
5.
Make sure that Make Face option is not checked.
6.
Enter -50,0 in Location, and press Enter key.
7.
Make sure that it says Input Diagonally Opposite Corner in the Rectangle dialog box.
8.
Make sure that the Method is set to REL dx, dy.
9.
Enter 100, -30 in Location, and press Enter key
1.
Manual.
10. Click
11. Click
button and Click Yes to create new Polyline.

Zoom All in the View Point Toolbar.
Draw outline of the embankment with the Polyline tool.
12. Select Geometry > Curve > Create on WP > Polyline (Wire) in the Main Menu.
Not only Polyline but also
13. Make sure that it says Input Start Location in the Polyline dialog box.
almost all the functions

for
creating
curves
support various methods
of entering coordinates,
such as ABS x,y and
REL dx, dy. For detailed
information, please refer
14. Make sure that the Method is set to ABS x, y.
to the Online Manual.
19. Enter 23,0 in Location and press Enter key.
15. Enter -25,0 in Location and press Enter key.

16. Make sure that it says Input Next Location (RB to Stop) in the Polyline dialog box.
17. Make sure that the Method is set to REL dx, dy.
18. Enter 13.5,9 in Location and press Enter key.
20. Enter 13.5,-9 in Location and press Enter key.
21. Make sure that Make Face option is not checked.
22. Confirm that Polyline has been generated in the Work Window.
23. Click
button.
11
Draw Lines which represent the construction stages and multiple strata.
24. Select Geometry > Curve > Create on WP > Line in the Main Menu.
25. Make sure that it says Input Start Location in the Line dialog box.
26. Make sure that the Method is set to ABS x, y.
27. Enter -50,-24 in Location and press Enter key.
28. Make sure that it says Input End Location in the Line dialog box.
29. Make sure that the Method is set to REL x, y.
30. Enter 100,0 in Location and press Enter key.
31. Repeat Steps 25~30 to draw a Line from -50,-12 to 100,0.
32. Repeat Steps 25~30 to draw a Line from -25,3 to 50,0.
33. Repeat Steps 25~30 to draw a Line from -25,6 to 50,0.
34. Click
button.
12
Intersect
In order to generate the mesh properly, all the Edges must be broken at locations where
they intersect with the other Edges. After breaking the Edges using the Intersect tool, we
will delete the unnecessary Edges.
In the Delete dialog

box, the user can see
the list of deleting
items, but one cannot
1.
Select
2.
Select Geometry > Curve > Intersect in the Main Menu.
Zoom All in the Dynamic View Toolbar.
3.
Select
4.
Click
button.
5.
Click
to close the Intersect dialog box.
6.
Select Edge A, B, C & D in the Work Window as shown in GTS Basic Tutorial 4 - 14.
7.
Enter Delete key.
8.
Click
Displayed in the Selection Toolbar.
in the Delete dialog box.
add or remove items.
Edge A
Edge B
Edge D
Edge C
13
2D Mesh Generation
Size Control
In this section, proper mesh size will be defined along the Edges prior to generating a
mapped mesh. In order to obtain accurate results, it is necessary to generate fine mesh
around the embankment.
1.
Select Mesh > Size Control > Along Edge in the Main Menu.
2.
In
button, select Edge A, B, C and D as shown in
GTS Basic Tutorial 4 - 15.

3.
Select Number of Divisions in Seeding Method.
4.
Enter 25 in Number of Divisions.
5.
Click
6.
Click
7.
In
(Preview) button to check if the seeding would be distributed correctly.

button.
button, select Edge E, F, G, H, I and J as shown
in GTS Basic Tutorial 4 - 15.

8.
Select Number of Divisions in Seeding Method.
9.
Enter 3 in Number of Divisions.
10. In
button, select Edge K and L. as shown in GTS
Basic Tutorial 4 - 15.

11. Select Number of Divisions in Seeding Method.
12. Enter 4 in Number of Divisions.
13. Click
button.
C
14
J
L
D
N
The display can be set up to view the Seeding by selecting Mesh > Size Control > Display
Mesh Seed in the Main Menu. The Seeding can also be viewed as follows:
14. Select
The function also can
be invoked by selecting
Mesh > Size Control >
Display Mesh Seed in
the main menu.
Displayed in the Selection Toolbar to select all the Edges.
15. Invoke the Context Menu by right-clicking the mouse.
16. Select
Display Mesh Seed.
17. Make sure that Show Mesh Seed is checked.
18. Click
button.
Match Edge Seed function will duplicate mesh size information of the Edge(s) that were
previously seeded using the Size Control function. In order to copy the seeding information
at the top Edges to the bottom, we will use the Match Edge Seed function.
19. Select Mesh > Size Control > Match Edge Seeds in the Main Menu.
20. In
button, select Edge M as shown in GTS Basic
Tutorial 4 - 15.
21. In
button, select Edges D, K and L as shown in GTS

22. Select Projection in Match Method.
23. Make sure that Re-assign Size Control is checked.
24. Make sure that Unseeded Only is checked.
25. Enter Element Size as 4 in Mesh Size.
26. Click
27. Click

button.
15
The two assigned source Edges (K and L) which have been seeded with a Size of 4 has now
been Projected to a target edge, in particular edge M. This procedure will be repeated for
edges N and O.
Project
28. In
button, select Edge N as shown in GTS Basic
Tutorial 4 - 15.
29. In
button, select Edge M as shown in GTS Basic
Tutorial 4 - 15.
31. Click
32. In
button, select Edge O as shown in GTS Basic
Tutorial 4 - 15.
33. In
button, select Edge N as shown in GTS Basic
Tutorial 4 - 15.
35. Click
36. Click
16

button.
37. Select
Displayed in the Selection Toolbar to select all the Edges.
38. Select Mesh > Size Control > Display Mesh Seed in the Main Menu.
39. Select Hide Mesh Seed.
40. Click
button.
17
Map Mesh k-Edge Area

For detail information of
Map Mesh k-Edge Area, refer
to the Online Manual.
We will now generate a 2D Mesh using Mapped Mesh Generation. The k-Edge Area
function will fill the closed area with 2D elements, which are defined by boundary 2D
Edges.
1.
Select Mesh > Map Mesh > k-Edge Area in the Main Menu.
2.
Make sure that Auto-Map is checked.
3.
In
button, select Edges N, R, O and U as shown in

This Division will be applied
4.
Enter 2 in Division in Mesh Size.
only to Edges R & U. Since

facing Edges must have the
same number of divisions,
seeding of Edge N will be
applied automatically to
Edge O.
5.
Select Attribute ID as 3 : Soil 3.
6.
Rename Map-Mesh(2D) in Mesh Set and enter Soil 3.
7.
Click
8.
Click
9.
In

button.
button, select Edges M, Q, N and T as shown in

10. Enter 3 in Division in Mesh Size.
11. Select Attribute ID as 2 : Soil 2.
Since the connectivity in
this
model
must
be
matched,
Merge
Nodes
must be turned on at all
time.
12. Rename Soil 3 in Mesh Set and enter Soil 2.
13. Make sure that Merge Nodes is checked on.

14. Click
15. Click

button.
16. In
button, select Edges D, K, P, M, S and L as shown
in GTS Basic Tutorial 4 - 19.

17. Select Attribute ID as 1 : Soil 1.
18. Rename Soil 2 in Mesh Set and enter Soil 1.
19. Click
20. Click
Since all Edges are seeded
already, the mesh size is
meaningless here.

button.
21. In
button, select Edges C, G, D and J as shown in
22. Select Attribute ID as 4 : Embank.

23. Rename Soil 1 in Mesh Set and enter Embank 1.
24. Click
25. Click
26. In
18

button.
button, select Edges B, F, C and I as shown in GTS

27. Rename Embank 1 in Mesh Set and enter Embank 2.
28. Click
29. Click
button.
30. In
button, select Edges A, E, B and H in GTS Basic
Tutorial 4 - 19.
31. Rename Embank 2 in Mesh Set and enter Embank 3.
32. Click
33. Click
button.
Previously seeded Edges will not be affected by the size information that has been specified
during Mesh Generation.
C
G
P
D
N
J
L
S
T
U
19
As shown in the above figure, Mapped Mesh generates a better quality mesh. However, it
takes a longer amount of time to generate.
This step only shows the
In this model, the user can also generate a 2D Mesh using the Auto Mesh Generation
steps for performing Auto

Mesh Generation. The
rest of this tutorial will
use the mesh generated
by Map Mesh.
function, by selecting Mesh > Auto Mesh > Planar Area in the Main Menu. Using Auto
Mesh Planar Area, all areas defined by boundary Edges can be meshed automatically .
1.
Select Mesh > Auto Mesh > Planar Area in the Main Menu.
2.
In
button, select
Displayed in Selection
Toolbar.
For detailed information

on Auto Mesh Planar
Area, please refer to the
Online Manual.
3.
Select Loop Mesher in Mesher.
4.
Select Quadrilateral in Type.
5.
Enter 4 in Element Size in Mesh Size.
6.
Select Attribute ID 1 : Soil 1.
7.
Make sure that Register Each Area Independently is checked.
8.
Click
9.
Click
button.
All created Mesh Sets have been assigned with Attribute ID 1. In order to perform the
correct analysis, the user should apply proper Attribute to each Mesh Set.
20
Since we will not be using all the Geometry entities any further, we will hide them.
1.
Select Geometry in the Works Tree.
2.
Invoke the Context Menu by right-clicking the mouse.
3.
Select Hide All.
21
Analysis
Load
In this model, two load cases will be created. General self weight of the ground and uniform
Various load cases can
be defined in each
construction stage.
This way, the user

does not require to
create a Load Set
manually. The program
will
automatically
register defined self
weight in the Self
Weight Load Set.
pressure load on top of the embankment will be applied. Since these two loads will be
induced at different construction stages, it is necessary to create separate load cases for each
load. Self weight will be created first.
2.
Select Model > Load > Self Weight in the Main Menu.
Enter Self Weight in Load Set.
3.
Enter Y as -1 in Self Weight Factor.
1.
Apply uniform pressure load on top of embankment.
4.
Invoke the Context Menu on Datum in the Works Tree by right-clicking the mouse.
5.
Select Show All.
6.
Select
7.
The model is generated as shown in GTS Basic Tutorial 4 - 22.
8.
Select Model > Load > Pressure Load in the Main Menu.
9.
Enter Pressure in Load Set.
Zoom Window in the Dynamic View Toolbar.
10. Select Edge Pressure in Type.

11. Select Element-Edge in Type in Object.
12. In
button, select the 25 Element Edges by
dragging the mouse in the Work Window as shown in GTS Basic Tutorial 4 - 22.
13. Select Add in Mode.
14. Select Direction in Direction.
15. Click
button.
16. Select Datum Axis (A) in the Selection Filter of the Selection Toolbar.
button, select Datum > Y-Axis in the Works Tree.
17. In
Note: The Y-Axis can be selected directly from the work window by selecting the
green perforated line. Datum must be shown in the work window.
18. Make sure that Uniform is checked.
19. Enter -2 in P or P1.
20.
22
Click
(Preview) button to check if Pressure would be distributed correctly.
21. Click
button.
23
Support
Define boundary conditions in this model. The bottom will be constrained with Hinge-type
supports, and the left and right side will be with Roller-type supports.
Boundary
condition
will be input based on
Global
Coordinate
System. Therefore, it is
recommended to turn
the GCS Triad on as a
visual reference
1.
Select
2.
Invoke the Context Menu by right-clicking the mouse in the Work Window.
Select Toggle GCS Triad.
3.
Zoom All in the Dynamic View Toolbar.
5.
Select Model > Boundary > Supports in the Main Menu.
Enter Common Support in BC Set.
This way, the user does
6.
Select Node in Object in Type.
not require to create a

Boundary Set manually.
The
program
will
automatically register the
defined
boundary
conditions
in
the
Common
Support
7.
In
8.
A and B in the Work Window as shown in GTS Basic Tutorial 4 - 23.

Select Add in Mode.
9.
Select UX in DOF.
Boundary Set.
11. Select Common Support in BC Set.
4.
10. Click
button, select the 18 nodes by dragging the mouse
button.
12. Select Node in Object in Type.

13. In
button, select the 38 nodes by dragging the mouse
C in the Work Window as shown in GTS Basic Tutorial 4 - 23.

14. Select Add in Mode.
15. Select UX and UY in DOF.
16. Click
button.
24
Define Construction Stage

Define construction stage for this model. The first construction stage will have only the
initial ground condition loaded with self weight.
1.
Select Model > Construction Stage > Define Construction Stage in the Main Menu.
2.
Click
3.
Enter BT4 Stage 1 in Stage Name.
4.
Select Construction in Stage Type.
5.
Select Element > Soil 1, Soil 2, Soil 3 in Set Data of Tree.
6.
Drag the Mesh Set into Activated Data.
7.
Select Activated in Show Elements.
8.
Select Boundary > Common Support in Set Data of Tree.
9.
Drag the Boundary Set into Activated Data.
button.
10. Select Load > Self Weight in Set Data of Tree.

11. Drag the Load Set into Activated Data.
12. Make sure that Clear Displacement is checked.
13. Select Stage Water Level and enter 0 m.
14. Click
button.
In the second construction stage, the first embankment will be constructed.
4.
Click
button.
5.
Enter BT4 Stage 2 in Stage Name.
6.
Select Element > Embank 1 in Set Data of Tree.
7.
Drag the Mesh Set into Activated Data.
8.
Click
button.
25
In the third construction stage, the second embankment will be constructed.
9.
Click
button.
10. Enter BT4 Stage 3 in Stage Name.

11. Select Element > Embank 2 in Set Data of Tree.
12. Drag the Mesh Set into Activated Data.
13. Click
button.
In the fourth construction stage, the third embankment will be constructed.
14. Click
On
the screen, the

pressure loading will be
shown as the last stage
of the embankment is
generated.
All
load
display
must
be
attached to relevant
nodes and elements.
Despite the load display,
the actual loading will
not be entered in the
construction
stage
analysis until the user
defines it. Therefore, the
user should not be
confused by the display
of pressure load.
26
button.

16. Select Element > Embank 3 in Set Data of Tree.
17. Drag the Mesh Set into Activated Data.
18. Click
button.
In the fifth construction stage, the pressure loading will be applied.
19. Click
button.

21. Select Load > Pressure in Set Data of Tree.
22. Drag the Load Set into Activated Data.
23. Click
button.
24. Click
on Define Construction Stage dialog box.
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Stage 5
27
Analysis Case
We will create an Analysis Case for performing analysis.
1.
Select Analysis > Analysis Case in the Main Menu.
2.
Click
button.
Input the values in Add/Modify Analysis Case dialog box.
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3.
Enter Basic Tutorial 4 in Name.
4.
Enter 2D C/S Analysis in Description.
5.
Select Construction Stage in Analysis Type.
6.
Click on
button to the right of Analysis Control.
In Analysis Control, we will define specific options for the Construction Stage Analysis.
7.
Make sure that Initial Stage for Stress Analysis is checked in the Construction Stage
Tab of Analysis Control dialog box.
8.
Select BT4 Stage 1 in Initial Stage for Stress Analysis.
9.
Select K0 Condition.
10. Click
button.
11. Click
button in the Add/Modify Analysis case dialog box.
12. Click
button in the Analysis Case dialog box.
29
Solve
We will now perform analysis.
1.
Select Analysis > Solve in the Main Menu.
2.
Click
in the Solver Manager dialog box.
All the messages during the analysis will be shown in the Output Window. Especially, one
needs to be very cautious about warning messages, because these messages indicate that the
analysis results may not be correct. The model is automatically saved before the analysis.
The result is saved as binary file(*.TA*) in the same folder as the model. The detail analysis
information is also saved in a text file(*.OUT).
30
Post Processing, Result Display and Control

Once the analysis is completed, we will begin Post-Processing. We will check the
Displacement Contour and Stress Contour.
1.
Select Boundary in the Works Tree.
2.
3.
Select Hide All.
4.
Select Geometry in the Works Tree.
5.
6.
Select Hide All.
7.
Invoke the Context Menu in the Work Window by right-clicking the mouse when no
entity is selected.
8.
Select Hide Datum & WP.
9.
Invoke the Context Menu in the Work Window by right-clicking the mouse when no
entity is selected.
10. Select Hide All Labels.
In order to have a clean view of results, it is better to hide all the load labels, boundary
labels and other symbols.
31
Displacement Contour
We will first check the displacements in the X-direction at the last stage.
1.
Select the Post-Works Tab in the Works Tree.
2.
Select CS : Basic Tutorial 4 > BT4 Stage 5-001(1) > Displacement > DX(V) in the
Works Tree.
With Sensitive is turned

on, the contour shape is
updated in real time as
stage changes.
3.
Select the Post Data Tab in the Tabbed Toolbar.
4.
Select BT4 Stage 5-001(1) and click on
5.
Make sure that Sensitive is checked on in the Output Set as shown in GTS Basic
Tutorial 4 29.
6.
Click
Output Set in the Post Data Toolbar.
button.
Data Filter
Output Set
Mesh Shape
Contour Data
- Post Data Toolbar GTS Basic Tutorial 4 - 29
32
Plot Type
Deformation Data
We will now check the deformed shape in the Y-direction at the last stage.
When
Sensitive button in the Post Data Toolbar.
button is
turned on, change in
any Post Data will be
automatically reflected
7.
Click
8.
Unselect DX(V) and select DY(V) in Contour Data of the Post Data Toolbar and
in the contour display.
9.
click
button.
Unselect DX(V) and select DY(V) in Deformation Data of the Post Data Toolbar.
10. Click
Mesh Shape button.
11. Select Deformed + Undeformed.
Another feature of GTS is the Toolbar provided for Post-Processing. By selecting the
Property Window in the Post-Processing mode toolbar, the various options can be identified
and modified.
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12. Select Deformation in the Property Window.

13. Select True in Real Displacement in the Property Window.
14. Click
in the Property Window.
34
Stress Contour
We will display the Stresses at the last stage. First, we will check the Sxx result of 2D
Elements. In addition, we will hide the Mesh Edges.
In order to check the

stresses more accurately,
increase
the
contour
band color number
1.
Select CS : Basic Tutorial 4 > BT4 Stage 5-001(1) > 2D Element Stresses > SXX
Center in the Works Tree.
2.
Click
3.
Select Undeformed.
4.
Select the Post Command Tab in the Tabbed Toolbar.
5.
Click
6.
Select No Edge.
7.
Select Contour in the Property Window.
8.
Select True in Contour Line On/Off.
Enter 16 in Band Number.
9.
10. Click
Mesh Shape button in the Post Data Toolbar.
Edge Type in the Post Command Toolbar.
button in the Property Window.
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We will now check the Szz result of 2D Elements at the last stage.
11. Select CS : Basic Tutorial 4 > BT4 Stage 5-001(1) > 2D Element Stresses > SYY
Center in the Works Tree.
12. Select the Post Command Tab in the Tabbed Toolbar.
13. Click
Edge Type in the Post Command Toolbar.
14. Select Mesh Edge.

15. Select Contour in the Property Window.
16. Select False in Contour Line On/Off.
17. Click
button in the Property Window.
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Project Setting dialog box will appear.

Enter Basic Tutorial 4 in Project Title.

Enter 2D in Model Type.

Enter X-Y Plane in Analysis Constraint.

Use default values for rest of the inputs.

Select View > Display Option... in the Main Menu.

File > New button.

2D Analysis of Stage Constructed Embankment

Soil 1 (Silt, ML)

Soil 2 (Clay, CL)

Soil 3 (Silty Sand, SM)

Soil 4 (Sand, SW)

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The Mesh Sets are generated as follows.

The Mesh Sets are defined as follows.

Silty Sand (3)

The Ground properties are as follows.

Modulus of Elasticity (E) [tonf/m ]

Unit Weight () [tonf/m3 ]

Cohesion (C) [tonf/m ]

Unit Weight (Saturated) [tonf/m ]

Tensile Strength [tonf/m ]

* MC : Mohr Coulomb Model

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Create Analysis Data

For 2D analysis, the

Select Model > Property > Attributein the Main Menu.

button to the right of

button in the Attribute dialog box.

Enter Soil 1 in Name.

Make sure that Plane Strain is selected in Element Type.

In order to create Material, click

button at the right of Material.

Enter Silt in Name.

12. Enter 1000 in Material Parameters in Modulus of Elasticity (E).

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button in the Material dialog box.

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