Hi,
The problem I try to model is illustrated in the following figure
The external prestressed cable (with sheath) is used to confine a masonry structures through 4 concrete corners. A tensionning system in inserted in the cable to apply the prestress. Following JP Aubry book, I want to impose the prestress through a temperature field and a low temperature on a small part of the cable (the zone of the tensioning system).
I would like to use 'CABLE_GAINE' to model a non-adherent cable and specify friction parameter with the CABLE_GAINE_FROT option in DEFI_MATERIAU.
My problem is that I cannot use the DEFI_CABLE_BP command since there is no anchors of the cable. Moreover, with DEF_CABLE_BP, the cable cannot be external and must be inside a 3D material like concrete or masonry.
I was wondering is someone already run into this case, or if someone would have a clue to help me.
If needed, I can provide .med and .comm files.
Thank you very much for your help
