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J.P.F. O'Connor, "The Finite Element Method and Classical Structural Analysis: Demonstrating the Links", in B.H.V. Topping, (Editor), "Developments in Computational Techniques for Civil Engineering", Civil-Comp Press, Edinburgh, UK, pp 73-82, 1995. doi:10.4203/ccp.32.4.1

Abstract

This paper describes a simple method of demonstrating the links between the basic principles of equilibrium used in classical structural analysis and the finite element method for students taking a first course in finite element analysis or mature engineers whose experience has been in conventional structural design.

Four examples are presented, in order of increasing complexity; a beam with simply supported and fixed ended conditions, a tunnel lining, a gravity dam profile, an arch dam.

The basis of the demonstration is on the equilibrium of the stress resultants with the moments and forces caused by the applied loads on the free body.

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Front Page Browse CCP CSETS CTR IJRT Other Authors Search Purchase Guide FAQ Contact us	Civil-Comp Proceedings ISSN 1759-3433 CCP: 32 DEVELOPMENTS IN COMPUTATIONAL TECHNIQUES FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING Edited by: B.H.V. Topping Paper IV.1 The Finite Element Method and Classical Structural Analysis: Demonstrating the Links J.P.F. O'Connor Department of Civil Engineering, University of Brighton, Brighton, UK doi:10.4203/ccp.32.4.1 purchase the full-text of this paper Full Bibliographic Reference for this paper J.P.F. O'Connor, "The Finite Element Method and Classical Structural Analysis: Demonstrating the Links", in B.H.V. Topping, (Editor), "Developments in Computational Techniques for Civil Engineering", Civil-Comp Press, Edinburgh, UK, pp 73-82, 1995. doi:10.4203/ccp.32.4.1 Abstract This paper describes a simple method of demonstrating the links between the basic principles of equilibrium used in classical structural analysis and the finite element method for students taking a first course in finite element analysis or mature engineers whose experience has been in conventional structural design. Four examples are presented, in order of increasing complexity; a beam with simply supported and fixed ended conditions, a tunnel lining, a gravity dam profile, an arch dam. The basis of the demonstration is on the equilibrium of the stress resultants with the moments and forces caused by the applied loads on the free body. purchase the full-text of this paper (price £20) go to the previous paper go to the next paper return to the table of contents return to the book description purchase this book (price £72 +P&P)
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