Structural Inelasticity (28th), A Finite Element 'Vectorization' Method for the Solution of Crack Growth Problems in Two or Three Dimensions.

Abstract

A summary and bibliography are presented of the investigations of structural inelasticity. Research conducted under this contract included two distinct projects. The first was concerned with using simple truss models to illustrate certain critical aspects of nonlinear material behavior. The other project was concerned with using a constant-strain finite element method to find complete solutions for the stress and displacement in a plate with a centered crack. The elastic solution was obtained first. The elastic/plastic solution was completed after the expiration of this contract. Keywords: Plasticity; Finite element analysis.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA166545

Entities

People

  • Philip G. Hodge Jr.

Organizations

  • University of Minnesota

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Computational Processes
  • Computers
  • Contracts
  • Crack Tips
  • Cracks
  • Displacement
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Hardening
  • Materials
  • Mechanics
  • Military Research
  • Minnesota
  • Molecular Orbital Theory
  • Plastic Properties
  • Stress Strain Relations
  • Stresses

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Finite Element Method (FEM) for solving Partial Differential Equations (PDEs)
  • Structural Dynamics.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.