EN4302/ENT603 COURSEWORK 2020-21
Undertake an analysis of the anchorage plate shown below using the Matlab FE program developed during
the course*. Include only the anchorage plate in the analysis and apply the pin load (Pservice) as a series of
point loads to the inside of the eye in the plate (i.e. the circular hole). Consider first the response of the plate
to the service load (Pservice) and then compute the maximum load Pult that the plate could accommodate
without yielding. The plate geometry and material properties are given in the diagram below.

There is a simplified version of the coursework is given on the next sheet



Write a report on your work which;
 describes the analysis and associated assumptions;
 presents the results in a clear precise manner;
 describes the checks undertaken to ensure that the analysis results are valid;
 discusses the accuracy of your solution;
 gives the maximum value of the cable force that can be applied without the anchorage plate yielding
(i.e. Pult);
 makes a recommendation on whether or not the design of the anchorage plate is adequate;
 draws clear conclusions from the work.

The maximum length of the report is 4 pages. The minimum font size is 11 and the minimum margin size is
20mm. Note; if the report exceeds 4 pages, only the first four pages will be marked.
The deadline for the coursework hand-in is 16:00 Thursday 17th December 2020: please submit using the
relevant Learning Central Assignment. This must be an independent piece of work.





* A version of the code with the contouring routine will be made available to anyone that asks
All dimensions in mm
ANCHORAGE PLATE SIDE ELEVATION
with the cable and pin omitted for clarity
300
125
65
50
45o
P
DETAIL A
cable, pin &
anchorage
FRONT ELEVATION
40
65

40

Detail A
E = 210000 MPa
 = 0.3
fy =355 MPa
Pservice = 700kN
Anchor plate
FOR REFERENCE similar
but different real
anchorage assembly
90
Fully fixed base
ALTERNATIVE COURSEWORK. CARRIES A MAXIMUM OF 75%

Undertake an analysis of the plate shown below using the Matlab FE program developed during the course*.
Consider the response of the plate to the service load (P=Pservice) and check if any yielding would occur at this
load level. The plate geometry and material properties are given in the diagram below.



Write a report on your work which;
 describes the analysis and associated assumptions;
 presents the results in a clear way;
 describes the checks undertaken to ensure that the analysis results are valid;
 discusses the accuracy of your solution;
 states if the plate would yield under the service load;
 draws some conclusions from the work.





















* A version of the code with the contouring routine will be made available to anyone that asks
All dimensions in mm E = 210000 MPa
 = 0.3
fy =355 MPa
Pservice = 800kN
Vertical and
tangential loads are
applied evenly to the
upper surface
ANCHORAGE PLATE SIDE ELEVATION
300
125 90
Tangential load 0.707P
Vertical load = 0.707P
Fully fixed base