Generalized time finite element algorithm for non‐linear dynamic problems

Abstract
A generalized time finite element method is considered for time integration of non-linear equations of motion arising from dynamic problems. A simple three-time level family of schemes is obtained. Evaluation of the schemes shows that the proposed approach may lead to unconditionally stable algorithms for non-linear problems. Numerical examples show the accuracy and efficiency of the proposed algorithm in comparison to Newmark's average acceleration method and four order accurate explicit algorithm.