A new 2-node finite element for the Generalized Beam Theory is developed based on the hybrid complementary energy functional, involving nodal displacements and equilibrating stresses within the element as independent variables. Assumed stresses are rationally derived basing on the stresses associated to analytical solutions of some particular cases. Displacements within the element are a posteriori recovered by shape functions based on the same solutions. Numerical results show the high performance of the proposed element: generalized displacements and stresses are accurately predicted with very rough meshes, often using only one or two finite elements.
A high performance flexibility-based GBT finite element
De Miranda S.;Madeo A.;Melchionda D.;
2015-01-01
Abstract
A new 2-node finite element for the Generalized Beam Theory is developed based on the hybrid complementary energy functional, involving nodal displacements and equilibrating stresses within the element as independent variables. Assumed stresses are rationally derived basing on the stresses associated to analytical solutions of some particular cases. Displacements within the element are a posteriori recovered by shape functions based on the same solutions. Numerical results show the high performance of the proposed element: generalized displacements and stresses are accurately predicted with very rough meshes, often using only one or two finite elements.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
