Interface IPopovicsStressStrainCurve

A type of IStressStrainCurve based on the work of Popovics. It is defined by a series of curves adjusted on the basis of Thorenfeldt base curve. Refer AdSec Theory Manual for further details.

Inherited Members

IStressStrainCurve.FailureStrain

IStressStrainCurve.StressAt(Strain)

Namespace: Oasys.AdSec.Materials.StressStrainCurves

Assembly: AdSec_API_IDL.dll

Syntax

public interface IPopovicsStressStrainCurve : IStressStrainCurve

Remarks

Popovics curve is commonly used for concrete materials.

Properties

PeakPoint

The point of maximum stress.

Declaration

IStressStrainPoint PeakPoint { get; }

Property Value

Type	Description
IStressStrainPoint

Methods

Create(IStressStrainPoint, Strain)

Creates a new IPopovicsStressStrainCurve.

Declaration

static IPopovicsStressStrainCurve Create(IStressStrainPoint peakPoint, Strain failureStrain)

Parameters

Type	Name	Description
IStressStrainPoint	peakPoint	The point of maximum stress.
OasysUnits.Strain	failureStrain	The strain beyond which the material fails.

Returns

Type	Description
IPopovicsStressStrainCurve

Exceptions

Type	Condition
System.ArgumentException	When the peak strain is larger than the failure strain.
System.ArgumentException	When any of the stress-strain inputs is negative or infinite.