Finite deformation post‐buckling analysis involving inelasticity and contact constraints

1 May 1986

journal article
research article
Published by Wiley in International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering

Vol. 23 (5) , 779-800
https://doi.org/10.1002/nme.1620230504

Abstract

This paper is concerned with the numerical solution of large deflection structural problems involving finite strains, subject to contact constraints and unilateral boundary conditions, and exhibiting inelastic constitutive response. First, a three‐dimensional finite strain beam model is summarized, and its numerical implementation in the two‐dimensional case is discussed. Next, a penalty formulation for the solution of contact problems is presented and the correct expression for consistent tangent matrix is developed. Finally, basic strategies for tracing limit points are reviewed and a modification of the arc‐length method is proposed. The good performance of the procedures discussed is illustrated by means of numerical examples.

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