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Symmetric boundary conditions

Ali asger

Student
Nov 5, 2024
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Hello there, i am modelling a composite slab in abaqus, i have modelled only 1/4 of whole model but now i am confuse how to apply symmetric boundary condition to my model? , should i apply it only at face of concrete or both steel and concrete or only steel?. I have attached an image for reference


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