Finite element formulation for the spatial analysis of arches | |
| Author | Aggarwala, Arvind Kumar |
| Call Number | AIT SSPR. no.ST-80-02 |
| Subject(s) | Finite element method Arches |
| Note | A special study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Diploma of Asian Institute of Technology, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | A finite element formulation of a beam column element, based on direct stiffness method, has been presented for geometrically nonlinear spatial analysis of arches. A new class of stiffness matrices are explicitly derived. Some of the efficient solution algorithms are described to solve the resulting nonlinear equilibrium equations, With the aid of a modern digital computer, the present formulation can be effectively used to investigate the ultimate strength and spatial failure of elastic arches having closed cross sections. |
| Year | 1980 |
| Type | Special Study Project Report (SSPR) |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology |
| Department | Department of Civil and Infrastucture Engineering (DCIE) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Structural Engineering (STE) /Former Name = Structural Engineering and Construction (ST) |
| Chairperson(s) | Kawaguchi, Masahiro |
| Examination Committee(s) | Worsak Kanok- Nukulchai |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Royal Netherland's Government |
| Degree | Special Studies Project Report (M. Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1980 |