Elastic Second-Order Computer Analysis of Beam-Columns and Frames

Abstract

Today, many computer programs in structural analysis are readily available and each is designed for a specific use. Just to name a few are SAP90, ETABS, SAFE, M-STRUDL, MICROFEAP, MULTIFRAME, RISA-2D, etc... and many more. These programs are generally used for structural analysis and design. Most of these programs have graphics capability which provides visual presentation on the behavior and response of the structure. While most of these programs are developed using sophisticated computer methods in elastic structural analysis, few are designed to perform elastic second-order analysis. Its use can be of considerable importance in the design of various structural systems, particularly frame type structures. In this report, the development and implementation of computerized elastic second-order analysis of frames is presented. The technique is illustrated by several examples.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA241247

Entities

People

  • Hermogenes R. Munoz

Organizations

  • University of Texas at Austin

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Amplification
  • Axial Loads
  • Bending Moments
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Differential Equations
  • Equations
  • Flexible Structures
  • Geometry
  • Load Monitoring
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Procedures (Computers)
  • Stiffness
  • Structural Analysis
  • Structural Steel
  • Two Dimensional

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  • Computer Science.
  • Structural Dynamics.