The Riccati Transfer Matrix Method.

Abstract

The Riccati transfer matrix method is a new technique for analyzing structural members. This new technique makes use of an existing large catalog of transfer matrices for various structural members. The numerical instability encountered when calculating high resonant frequencies, static response of a flexible member on a stiff foundation, or the response of a long member by the transfer matrix method is eliminated by the Riccati transfer matrix method. The computational time and storage requirements of the Riccati Transfer matrix method are about half the values for the transfer matrix method.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA019848

Entities

People

  • Garnett C. Horner
  • Walter D. Pilkey

Organizations

  • University of Virginia

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Dynamic Response
  • Frequency
  • Instability
  • Mechanical Waves
  • Modal Analysis
  • Motion
  • Resonant Frequency

Readers

  • Combustion and Flow Dynamics.
  • Structural Dynamics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design