Research Article

Nonlinear Numerical Modeling of the Wire-Ring Net for Flexible Barriers

Table 7

Material properties of components.

ComponentDensity (kg/m3)Poisson’s ratioElastic modulus (MPa)Yield stress (MPa)Material typeUltimate strain

Steel wire rope79000.31500001770Ideal elastic-plastic0.03
Steel post79000.3200000345Ideal elastic-plastic0.3
Impactor25000.230000Rigid