Some Applications of the Principle of Virtual Work.

Abstract

The Principle of Virtual Work is reviewed in its relation to continuum mechanics. A formal three-dimensional proof is given for reference, and the principle is also stated in terms of generalized variables. Applications are given for general theorems such as uniqueness for specific media, for derivation of structural theories independently of material characteristics, and to numerical methods of finite element analysis. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0758727

Entities

People

  • Philip G. Hodge Jr.

Organizations

  • University of Minnesota

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Continuum Mechanics
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Materials
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanics
  • Physics
  • Three Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Mathematics

Readers

  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
  • Mathematical Modeling and Probability Theory.
  • Systems Analysis and Design