The reliability of finite element analysis results of the low impact test in predicting the energy absorption performance of thin-walled structures

2015 ◽  
Vol 29 (5) ◽  
pp. 2035-2045 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Alipour ◽  
A. Farokhi Nejad ◽  
S. Izman
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Energy Absorption ◽  
Impact Test ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Thin Walled Structures ◽  
Absorption Performance ◽  
Thin Walled

Formex Formulation for Finite Element Analysis of Thin-Walled Structures

1994 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 147-152
Author(s):  
S. Chin ◽  
F.G.A. Al-Bermani
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Structural Analysis ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Element Mesh ◽  
Thin Walled Structures ◽  
Topological Configuration ◽  
Thin Walled ◽  
Support Conditions ◽  
Shaped Section

A formex formulation of the topological configuration, geometry, loading and support conditions of finite element meshes used for the analysis of thin-walled structures is presented. The finite element mesh required for the structural analysis is generated from a series of modifications and transformations of a protomorph. The formex formulation is implemented in a menu driven preprocessor for the analysis of thin-walled structures of arbitrarily shaped section. Several examples generated using this formulation are presented.

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