Computation Of Nonlinear Structures - Extremely Large Elements For Frames, Plates And Shells

Comprehensively introduces linear and nonlinear structural analysis through mesh generation, solid mechanics and a new numerical methodology called c-type finite element method

• Takes a self-contained approach of including all the essential background materials such as differential geometry, mesh generation, tensor analysis with particular elaboration on rotation tensor, finite element methodology and numerical analysis for a thorough understanding of the topics
• Presents for the first time in closed form the geometric stiffness, themass, the gyroscopic damping and the centrifugal stiffness matrices for beams, plates and shells
• Includes numerous examples and exercises
• Presents solutions for locking problems

Debabrata Ray, Institute for Dynamic Response, Inc, USA
For more than thirty years, Dr. Ray has been a consultant working on structural issues including the finite element method, mesh generation, computer -aided geometric design, soil-structure interaction for earthquake resistance, fluid-structure interaction, continuum-finite element synthesis for Nuclear Power Plant structures. His clients include General Electric and the Electric Power and Research Institute. He was previously the Vice President at the URS Corporation and is the Ex-Principal of the Institute for Dynamic Response, Inc.