Computation of Nonlinear Structures: Extremely Large Elements for Frames, Plates and Shells / Edition 1 in Bloomington, MN

Comprehensively introduces linear and nonlinear structural analysis through mesh generation, solid mechanics and a new numerical methodology called c-type finite element method
Takes a self-contained approach of including all the essential background materials such as differential geometry, mesh generation, tensor analysis with particular elaboration on rotation tensor, finite element methodology and numerical analysis for a thorough understanding of the topics
Presents for the first time in closed form the
geometric stiffness
, the
mass
gyroscopic damping
and the
centrifugal stiffness
matrices for beams, plates and shells
Includes numerous examples and exercises
Presents solutions for locking problems