Nonlinear Finite Element Dynamic Analysis of Axisymmetric Solids.

Abstract

The subject of this investigation has been the static and dynamic analysis of axisymmetric solids taking into account both material and geometric nonlinearities. A general Lagrangian formulation forms the basis for the incremental equations of motion which are solved using direct integration methods. Solution accuracy is improved by applying equilibrium correction loads at each step. Finite element discretization is achieved through the use of quadrilateral plane stress and axisymmetric elements with incompatible modes added for improvement of the element flexural characteristics. Several numerical examples are presented to demonstrate the effectiveness of the developed computer program. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1974
Accession Number
AD0785734

Entities

People

  • E. P. Popov
  • S. Nagarajan

Organizations

  • University of California, Berkeley

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Arrhenius Equation
  • Axisymmetric
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Equations
  • Equations Of Motion
  • Materials
  • Mathematics
  • Transient Response Analysis

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Finite Element Method (FEM) for solving Partial Differential Equations (PDEs)