Analysis of Shells of Revolution by a Curved Finite Element.
Abstract
This report involves the development of a curved finite element for the analysis of symmetrically loaded shells of revolution with transverse shear effects. The shell displacements are written in local rectilinear coordinates. They are represented by four-degrees of freedom at a node, two translations and two rotations. The geometric approximation of the curved shell element is similar to that given by Khojasteh-Bakht in 'Analysis of Elastic-Plastic Shells of Revolution Under Axisymmetric Loading by the Finite Element Method.' The equilibrium equations governing the shell behavior were derived by the principle of minimum total potential energy. Several selected numerical examples were solved and the solutions are in excellent agreement with known results. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 30, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA016877
Entities
People
- Charles M. Eldridge
- Ju-chin Huang