Original Formulation of the Finite Element Method
Following a brief summary of the 1952 state of the art of structural analysis, the paper describes the circumstances that led to the formulation of the finite element method by members...
Numerical Methods for Solution of Finite Element Systems
A personal summary of solution methods for the static and dynamic analysis of finite element systems, which have been developed during the past 30 years, will be given. Numerical techniques...
Structural Computing in Engineering Practice
Since its emergence some thirty years ago, finite element technology has penetrated a significant part of the structural engineering profession. It serves as a most graphic illustration...
Extensions of Finite Element Technology for Automated Design
The finite element method, by itself, is an efficient analysis tool with which we can judge the quality of a proposed design. However, by coupling finite element analysis with numerical...
Analysis of the Non-Planar Response of a Cantilever, with the Aid of Computerized Symbolic Manipulation
The nonlinear differential equations governing the static deformations of a cantilever with a tip mass are formulated and analyzed with the aid of computerized symbolic manipulation. The...
Representation of Strategic Choices in Structural Modeling
A major concern in structural modeling is the proper choice of tools to achieve stated objectives. Problem statements in structural analysis and design are usually made in fairly abstract...
Idealized Models in Engineering Analysis
This paper examines the roles of idealization and discretization in engineering analysis and design. Physical idealizations as commonly used in analysis and design are non-analytic in...
Experiments on Active Structural Control Under Seismic Loads
Two control systems, an active tendon system and an active mass damper system are selected for study for possible real structural implementation. Presented in this paper are simulation...
Optimal Location of Active Controllers Subjected to Seismic Excitation
In the application of structural control to seismic structures certain locations are advantageous for placement of the actuators. These locations reduce the structure's response...
A Comparison of Performances of Various Frictional Base Isolation Systems
The results of a comparative study of the performances of several frictional base isolation devices including the Sliding-Joint, the French System, and the Resilient-Friction isolators...
Frequency Response Design of Controlled Structures
The installation of optimal control systems has been shown to be effective in reducing the vibration responses of structures. In addition to the effectiveness, there are many factors that...
A Family of Concurrent Algorithms for Transient Finite Element Solutions
We derive a family of methods for solving the equations of motion arising in structural dynamics which makes effective use of the architecture of concurrent computers. The algorithm is...
A Portable Parallel Equation Solver for Finite-Element Based Structural Analysis-Synthesis Codes
Substructuring formulation using adjoint variable approach has been developed for design sensitivity analysis and optimizations of large scale structures. In this paper, a global-local...
Neural Network Approaches in Structural Mechanics Computations
The neural computing paradigm has not been extensively researched in terms of its applicability to a wide variety of structural engineering problems. At an intellectual level this research...
A Study of the Precision of Optimum Design Using Suboptimization
As the scale of structures becomes larger and their configuration become more complicated, the design variables and constraint conditions increase, and numerical calculation of the optimum...
Two-Level Optimization of Nonlinear Structures
This paper presents several optimization design problems and their applications to both cable structures and geometrically nonlinear braced-rib arches. The sum of squares of residuals...
Total Optimization of Truss Considering Shape, Material and Sizing Variables
A total optimum design method is developed for truss structures in which the shape of the structure, discrete material kinds and cross-sectional areas of member elements are optimized...
Nonlinear Structural Analysis by Complementary Energy Minimization
New analysis methods for truss and continuous beam considering material nonlinearity are developed on the basis of the principle of minimum complementary energy and mathematical programming...
Shape Optimization of Joints of Steel-Framed Diaphragm Wall
Shape optimization system of the joints of the steel-framed diaphragm wall (abbreviated as steel diaphragm wall) is discussed. The optimization problem is formulated as the minimum cost...
Modeling of Plate and Shell Structures with
Finite element models for the analysis of plates and shells, based on the concept of hp-extension are presented. A methodology for the control and analysis of the error of the finite element...
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