Topics: Solution of the nonlinear finite element equations in static analysis II
- Automatic load step incrementation for collapse and post-buckling analysis
- Constant arc-length and constant increment of work constraints
- Geometrical interpretations
- An algorithm for automatic load incrementation
- Linearized buckling analysis, solution of eigenproblem
- Value of linearized buckling analysis
- Example analysis: Collapse of an arch - linearized buckling analysis and automatic load step incrementation, effect of initial geometric imperfections
Instructor: Klaus-Jürgen Bathe
Related Resources
Study Guide (PDF)
Readings
Sections 6.1, 6.8, 8.4
References
Bathe, K. J., and E. Dvorkin. “On the Automatic Solution of Nonlinear Finite Element Equations.” Computers & Structures 17 (1983): 871-879.