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Keywords: harmonic coupled finite-strip method, stability analysis, columns.

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The comparative efficiency of two harmonic coupled finite-strip formulations is being assessed for the analysis of the nonlinear behaviour of columns, which are compressed axially. The buckling problem discussed is solved using the harmonic coupled Fourier series treatment. The well known uncoupled formulation, first developed in the context of thin plate bending analysis, represents a semi-analytical finite element process [1]. The in-plane behaviour is defined by the presupposition introduced in the studies of beams by Timošenko, which was later modified in the finite-strip method by Cheung [1]. The geometric nonlinear formulations [2] are based on the Green-Lagrange expressions for in-plane nonlinear strains and neglecting lower-order terms in a manner consistent with the usual von Karman assumptions. The combination of bending and membrane actions leads to the harmonic coupled finite-strip method and the solution is obtained by using the Newton-Raphson method with an automatic simultaneously tracking the eigenvalues of the tangent stiffness matrix of the structure. Buckling occurs where the matrix becomes singular [3]. Computations of the stiffness matrix for different strips are independent and can be carried out in parallel on a cluster with a suitable numbers of nodes. Such an approach allows substantial speedup as the computation of each stiffness matrix requires a large number of arithmetic operations. An illustrative example include pre- and post-buckling of different harmonic coupled formulations showing, in particular, some bifurcation points, large rotations and displacements and very important membrane-bending coupling. The harmonic coupled finite-strip method (HCFSM) presented herein is enclosed within a theoretical and numerical solution for an elastic stability problem of columns. The paper presents the influence of several geometrical parameters on equilibrium paths and on the values of critical load.

References

1: Y.K. Cheung, "Finite Strip Method", CRC Press LLC, 1998. doi:10.1016/S0263-8231(98)00022-6
2: D.D. Milašinovic, "The Finite Strip Method in Computational Mechanics", Faculties of Civil Engineering: University of Novi Sad, Technical University of Budapest and University of Belgrade, Subotica, Budapest, Belgrade, 1997.
3: Z.P. Bazant, L. Cedolin, "Stability of Structures: Elastic, Inelastic, Fracture, and Damage Theories", Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1991. doi:10.1115/1.2900839

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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: 96 PROCEEDINGS OF THE THIRTEENTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CIVIL, STRUCTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING COMPUTING Edited by: B.H.V. Topping and Y. Tsompanakis Paper 79 Large Displacement Stability Analysis of Columns using the Harmonic Coupled Finite-Strip Method D.D. Milašinovic¹, A. Borkovic², Z. Zivanov³, P.S. Rakic³, M. Hajdukovic³ and B. Furtula⁴ ¹Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Novi Sad, Subotica, Serbia ²Faculty of Architecture and Civil Engineering, University of Banjaluka, Bosnia and Herzegovina ³Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Serbia ⁴Technical High School, Uzice, Serbia doi:10.4203/ccp.96.79 purchase the full-text of this paper Full Bibliographic Reference for this paper , "Large Displacement Stability Analysis of Columns using the Harmonic Coupled Finite-Strip Method", in B.H.V. Topping, Y. Tsompanakis, (Editors), "Proceedings of the Thirteenth International Conference on Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering Computing", Civil-Comp Press, Stirlingshire, UK, Paper 79, 2011. doi:10.4203/ccp.96.79 Keywords: harmonic coupled finite-strip method, stability analysis, columns. Summary The comparative efficiency of two harmonic coupled finite-strip formulations is being assessed for the analysis of the nonlinear behaviour of columns, which are compressed axially. The buckling problem discussed is solved using the harmonic coupled Fourier series treatment. The well known uncoupled formulation, first developed in the context of thin plate bending analysis, represents a semi-analytical finite element process [1]. The in-plane behaviour is defined by the presupposition introduced in the studies of beams by Timošenko, which was later modified in the finite-strip method by Cheung [1]. The geometric nonlinear formulations [2] are based on the Green-Lagrange expressions for in-plane nonlinear strains and neglecting lower-order terms in a manner consistent with the usual von Karman assumptions. The combination of bending and membrane actions leads to the harmonic coupled finite-strip method and the solution is obtained by using the Newton-Raphson method with an automatic simultaneously tracking the eigenvalues of the tangent stiffness matrix of the structure. Buckling occurs where the matrix becomes singular [3]. Computations of the stiffness matrix for different strips are independent and can be carried out in parallel on a cluster with a suitable numbers of nodes. Such an approach allows substantial speedup as the computation of each stiffness matrix requires a large number of arithmetic operations. An illustrative example include pre- and post-buckling of different harmonic coupled formulations showing, in particular, some bifurcation points, large rotations and displacements and very important membrane-bending coupling. The harmonic coupled finite-strip method (HCFSM) presented herein is enclosed within a theoretical and numerical solution for an elastic stability problem of columns. The paper presents the influence of several geometrical parameters on equilibrium paths and on the values of critical load. References 1 Y.K. Cheung, "Finite Strip Method", CRC Press LLC, 1998. doi:10.1016/S0263-8231(98)00022-6 2 D.D. Milašinovic, "The Finite Strip Method in Computational Mechanics", Faculties of Civil Engineering: University of Novi Sad, Technical University of Budapest and University of Belgrade, Subotica, Budapest, Belgrade, 1997. 3 Z.P. Bazant, L. Cedolin, "Stability of Structures: Elastic, Inelastic, Fracture, and Damage Theories", Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1991. doi:10.1115/1.2900839 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 £130 +P&P)
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