scholarly journals A non-linear element for analysing elastic frame structures at large deflections

2000 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-28
Author(s):  
Nguyen Dinh Kien

A non-linear finite element for analyzing elastic frame structures at large deflections is presented. A co-rotational technique combined with Classical beam theory with the inclusion of the effect of axial forces is adopted. The element nodal force vector is derived from the strain energy of the element. The element tangent stiffness matrix is obtained by differentiating the nodal force vector, with respect to the degree of freedom (d.o.f.). The obtained formulations have a simple and compact mathematical forms which are easy to implement into a computer program. An incremental interactive technique based on Newton-Raphson method is adopted to solve the non-linear equation and to trace the equilibrium paths of the structures. Numerical examples are presented to show the accuracy and efficiency of the proposed formulations.

Petir ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 72-79
Author(s):  
Endang Sunandar ◽  
Indrianto Indrianto

The numerical method is a technique used to formulate mathematical problems so that it can be solved using ordinary arithmetic operations. In general, numerical methods are used to solve mathematical problems that cannot be solved by ordinary analytic methods. In the Numerical Method, we recognize two types of systems of equations, namely the Linear Equation System and the Non-Linear Equation System. Each system of equations has several methods. In the Linear Equation System between methods is the Gauss Elimination method, the Gauss-Jordan Elimination method, the LU (Lower-Upper) Decomposition method. And for Non-Linear Equation Systems between the methods are the Bisection method, the Regula Falsi method, the Newton Raphson method, the Secant method, and the Fix Iteration method. In this study, researchers are interested in analyzing 2 methods in the Non-Linear Equation System, the Newton-Raphson method and the Secant method. And this analysis process uses the Java programming language tools, this is to facilitate the analysis of method completion algorithm, and monitoring in terms of execution time and analysis of output results. So we can clearly know the difference between what happens between the two methods.


2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miguel Abambres

Original Generalized Beam Theory (GBT) formulations for elastoplastic first and second order (postbuckling) analyses of thin-walled members are proposed, based on the J2 theory with associated flow rule, and valid for (i) arbitrary residual stress and geometric imperfection distributions, (ii) non-linear isotropic materials (e.g., carbon/stainless steel), and (iii) arbitrary deformation patterns (e.g., global, local, distortional, shear). The cross-section analysis is based on the formulation by Silva (2013), but adopts five types of nodal degrees of freedom (d.o.f.) – one of them (warping rotation) is an innovation of present work and allows the use of cubic polynomials (instead of linear functions) to approximate the warping profiles in each sub-plate. The formulations are validated by presenting various illustrative examples involving beams and columns characterized by several cross-section types (open, closed, (un) branched), materials (bi-linear or non-linear – e.g., stainless steel) and boundary conditions. The GBT results (equilibrium paths, stress/displacement distributions and collapse mechanisms) are validated by comparison with those obtained from shell finite element analyses. It is observed that the results are globally very similar with only 9% and 21% (1st and 2nd order) of the d.o.f. numbers required by the shell finite element models. Moreover, the GBT unique modal nature is highlighted by means of modal participation diagrams and amplitude functions, as well as analyses based on different deformation mode sets, providing an in-depth insight on the member behavioural mechanics in both elastic and inelastic regimes.


2016 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 129-144
Author(s):  
Mohammad Javad Noroozi ◽  
Seyfolah Saedodin ◽  
Davood Domiri Ganji

Abstract The effect of laser, as a heat source, on a one-dimensional finite body was studied in this paper. The Cattaneo-Vernotte non-Fourier heat conduction model was used for thermal analysis. The thermal conductivity was assumed temperature-dependent which resulted in a non-linear equation. The obtained equations were solved using the approximate-analytical Adomian Decomposition Method (ADM). It was concluded that the non-linear analysis is important in non-Fourier heat conduction problems. Significant differences were observed between the Fourier and non-Fourier solutions which stresses the importance of non-Fourier solutions in the similar problems.


Author(s):  
Svein Sævik ◽  
Martin Storheim ◽  
Erik Levold

MARINTEK has developed software for detailed analysis of pipelines during installation and operation. As part of the software development a new coating finite element was developed in cooperation with StatoilHydro enabling efficient analysis of field joint strain concentrations of long concrete coated pipeline sections. The element was formulated based on sandwich beam theory and application of the Principle of Potential Energy. Large deformations and non-linear geometry effects were handled by a Co-rotated “ghost” reference description where elimination of rigid body motion was taken care of by referring to relative displacements in the strain energy term. The non-linearity related to shear interaction and concrete material behaviour was handled by applying non-linear springs and a purpose made concrete material model. The paper describes the theoretical formulation and numerical studies carried out to verify the model. The numerical study included comparison between model and full-scale tests as well as between model and other commercial software. At last a 3000 m long pipeline was analysed to demonstrate the strain concentration behaviour of a concrete coated pipeline exposed to high temperature snaking on the seabed.


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