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Understanding non-linear finite element analysis through illustrative benchmarks /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Becker, A. A. (Adib Abdulghafour), 1956- (Author)
Corporate Author: National Agency for Finite Element Methods & Standards (Great Britain)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Glasgow : NAFEMS, [2001]
Subjects:
Finite element method.
Nonlinear theories > Data processing.
Méthode des éléments finis.
Théories non linéaires > Informatique.
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Plasticity (time-independent material non-linearity
  • Stress-strain relationships
  • Review of elasto-plasticity theory
  • Fundamental 2D plasticity benchmark
  • 3D plasticity benchmark
  • Kinematic hardening benchmark
  • Pressurised cylinder plasticity benchmark
  • Cyclic plasticity benchmark
  • Rigid punch plasticity benchmark
  • 3. Creep (time-dependent material non-linearity)
  • Review of creep theory
  • Stress relaxation creep benchmarks
  • 4. Geometric non-linearity
  • Review of geometric non-linearity theory
  • Snap-through GNL benchmark
  • Bifurcation benchmark
  • Straight cantilever benchmark
  • 5. Practical guidelines.