ISSN:
1572-9648
Keywords:
Finite elements
;
Time integration
;
Dynamics
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
,
Physics
Description / Table of Contents:
Sommario Due differenti formulazioni agli elementi finiti nel tempo sono presentate in questo lavoro quali casi particolari di una formulazione generale a tre campi: la prima è una formulazione agli spostamenti, mentre la seconda è una formulazione mista dove i campi indipendenti sono costituiti da spostamenti e momenti cinetici. Dopo aver sviluppato la linearizzazione e l'approssimazione agli elementi finiti delle forme, viene discussa una tecnica per il trattamento di vincoli di olonomia ed anolonomia. Le principali caratteristiche numeriche dei due metodi vengono infine evidenziate facendo anche ricorso ad esempli semplici ma significativi.
Notes:
Abstract Very general weak forms may be developed for dynamic systems, the most general being analogous to a Hu-Washizu three-field formulation, thus paralleling well-established weak methods of solid mechanics. In this work two different formulations are developed: a pure displacement formulation and a two-field mixed formulation. With the objective of developing a thorough understanding of the peculiar features of finite elements in time, the relevant methodologies associated with this approach for dynamics are extensively discussed. After having laid the theoretical bases, the finite element approximation and the linearization of the resulting forms are developed, together with a method for the treatment of holonomic and nonholonomic constraints, thus widening the horizons of applicability over the vast world of multibody system dynamics. With the purpose of enlightening on the peculiar numerical behavior of the different approaches, simple but meaningful examples are illustrated. To this aim, significant parallels with elastostatics are emphasized.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00420590
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