How best to simulate steel structure on soil/ground?

- December 10, 2019 at 4:30 am
  
  whiew
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  Hi,
  
  I have been using elastic support to simulate the interaction between a steel structure being placed on ground (compacted/uncompacted). Is this a good/advisable approach? Is there a better approach to simulate the steel structure supporting a vertical load (e.g. support stand)? Obviously, the flexible ground induces more flexure in the steel structure, hence getting more stress hot spots on the steel structure - when compared to a rigid foundation (e.g. fixed support or displacement).
  
  Any advice would be great. Thanks.

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