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Figure 2. Deformation at the end of simulation with continuum shell elements.

Figure 3. Equivalent plastic strain at the end of simulation with solid elements.

Table 3. Comparison between Experiment and Simulation Variable Experimental

Numerical model

Percentage error (%)

Max. Central deflection (mm) 14.57

17.75

21.82

Max. Plastic Deformation

0.14

0.15

7.14