Thanks for the replies! I'll do some simulation with the suggestions and analyse the results.
Trainguy - the loads can be considered uniformly distributed forces.
Hi there!
I have an octogonal plate with a central hole, subjected to both compressive and tensile pressures. I've been trying to add stress relieving holes to the plate to reduce the stress. I've been using FEM to model it through trial and error. This is getting on my nerves - to do it...