Structural Inelasticity XXI. Finite Element Models with Velocity Discontinuities.

Abstract

Conventional finite-element models are based on displacement or velocity fields which are at least continuous. However, it is known that perfectly plastic materials may involve discontinuities of the tangential velocity component along certain lines. In this investigation, two two-dimensional finite element models are proposed which will allow for such discontinuities.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA058086

Entities

People

  • Hendrik M. Van Rij
  • Philip G. Hodge Jr.

Organizations

  • University of Minnesota

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cis
  • Discontinuities
  • Displacement
  • Elastic Properties
  • Materials
  • Mechanics
  • Military Research
  • Minnesota
  • Operating Systems
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Self Assembly
  • Silicon Carbide
  • Stratified Fluids
  • Three Dimensional
  • Two Dimensional

Readers

  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanics of Materials.