Consistent linearization of the element-independent corotational formulation for the structural analysis of general shells

Author: Rankin, C. C.
Published: Jan 1, 1988.
Physical Description: 1 electronic document

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A consistent linearization is provided for the element-dependent corotational formulation, providing the proper first and second variation of the strain energy. As a result, the warping problem that has plagued flat elements has been overcome, with beneficial effects carried over to linear solutions. True Newton quadratic convergence has been restored to the Structural Analysis of General Shells (STAGS) code for conservative loading using the full corotational implementation. Some implications for general finite element analysis are discussed, including what effect the automatic frame invariance provided by this work might have on the development of new, improved elements.

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STRUCTURAL MECHANICS

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Document ID: 19880007694.
Accession ID: 88N17078.
NASA-CR-178418.
NAS 1.26:178418.

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