User Guide for 'SUBSTRC,' a Finite Element Computer Program for Analysis of Nonlinear Structures

Abstract

This user guide introduces one to the use of SUBSTRC, a finite element computer program for static analysis of nonlinear structures. It describes the input data format; and it demonstrates the use of several data generating programs. It also shows sample SUBSTRC output and the use of several programs to display the analysis results graphically. SUBSTRC is a Fortran, substructure, finite element program for nonlinear analysis of static structures. It contains a library of elements which may be used in combination to effect the analysis of a structure. Several types of tying constraints are available, allowing different element types to be tied together as well as permitting the imposition of displacement constraints. Elastic-plastic and large displacement analysis is performed in a series of piece-wise linear increments.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA221862

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  • Malcolm G. Costello
  • Peter N. Roth

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