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I. Davidson, "Full Three-Dimensional Structural Analysis with a Micro Computer", in B.H.V. Topping, (Editor), "Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Civil and Structural Engineering Computing", Civil-Comp Press, Edinburgh, UK, pp 37-42, 1987. doi:10.4203/ccp.4.13.2

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Dynamic Relaxation and Finite Elements are probably the most common methods for structural analysis of 2, 2.5 and 3-D continua. Historically FE had a marked advantage in cost and accuracy. Today, when personal computers are universally available, an improved version of DR, called PV, has significant advantages. These are: Simplicity, by which any engineer can understand and apply the programs without risk of error. Versatility, by which the simple principles can easily be used to analyse folded plate structures, shells, dynamic loads, etc. Storage Economy, by which full 3-dimensional structures can be analysed with a personal computer. PV has particular advantages when analysing structures which are non-linear owing to cracking and/or yielding. It has no stiffness matrix, and it permits a very realistic and accurate analysis of multi-axial yielding.

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Front Page Browse CCP CSETS CTR IJRT Other Authors Search Purchase Guide FAQ Contact us	Civil-Comp Proceedings ISSN 1759-3433 CCP: 4/5 PROCEEDINGS OF THE THIRD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CIVIL AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING COMPUTING Edited by: B.H.V. Topping Paper XIII.2 Full Three-Dimensional Structural Analysis with a Micro Computer I. Davidson Consulting Engineer, Appleton, Warrington, England doi:10.4203/ccp.4.13.2 purchase the full-text of this paper Full Bibliographic Reference for this paper I. Davidson, "Full Three-Dimensional Structural Analysis with a Micro Computer", in B.H.V. Topping, (Editor), "Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Civil and Structural Engineering Computing", Civil-Comp Press, Edinburgh, UK, pp 37-42, 1987. doi:10.4203/ccp.4.13.2 Abstract Dynamic Relaxation and Finite Elements are probably the most common methods for structural analysis of 2, 2.5 and 3-D continua. Historically FE had a marked advantage in cost and accuracy. Today, when personal computers are universally available, an improved version of DR, called PV, has significant advantages. These are: Simplicity, by which any engineer can understand and apply the programs without risk of error. Versatility, by which the simple principles can easily be used to analyse folded plate structures, shells, dynamic loads, etc. Storage Economy, by which full 3-dimensional structures can be analysed with a personal computer. PV has particular advantages when analysing structures which are non-linear owing to cracking and/or yielding. It has no stiffness matrix, and it permits a very realistic and accurate analysis of multi-axial yielding. purchase the full-text of this paper (price £20) go to the previous paper go to the next paper return to the table of contents return to the book description purchase this book (price £78 +P&P)
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