Incorporation and modification of a shear deformable finite element into MARC /

algorithm to accommodate variable thickness within an element

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Hofman, Brad Burdell, 1971-
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1996.
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Online Access:Link to OAKTrust copy
Description
Summary:algorithm to accommodate variable thickness within an element
and hygrothermal load capability. Minor modifications
and postprocessor) and calculation of strains for analysis in
cantilevered plate.
deflection of a simply supported square plate, open whole
efficiency and user friendliness. Benchmark problems used to
including improved calculation of the internal nodal forces
MARC[]. Furthermore, the element is enhanced by developing an
MENTAT[] are made to the element subroutine to improve
shear deformable composite element as a user element in
tension specimen at elevated temperature and tapered
test the range of the user element include transverse
The proposed research focuses on implementing an existing
vector, pre- and postprocessing in MENTAT[] (MARC[]s pre-
Item Description:"Major subject: Mechanical Engineering".
In title trademark symbol is used.
Vita.
Physical Description:x, 102 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.