Up-to-date mathematical models lines of development of information technologies in the field of numerical methods of structures strength calculations
In order to carry out reliable calculations of structures adequate to reality, in particular, for taking into account plastic resource, it is necessary to use complex program systems and build finite element models of high dimensionality. This work provides a comparison of different mathematical models, which can be used for numerical analysis. Consideration was given to basic variation principles and methods of calculating structural mechanics. Distinctive features of forming systems of equations of classical methods of structural mechanics and known numerical methods were demonstrated. Possible advantages of methods with respect to accuracy and rate of calculations were revealed. Consideration was given to possible improvements of existing mathematical models in elastoplastic domain. Possible directions of development in the field of engineering methods for calculating strength were proposed.