An efficient degenerate element for large deformation analysis of thin-walled structures
Abstract
In previous work, a degenerate element has been developed for combined flexural and torsional analysis of thin-walled members, both prismatic and nonprismatic. The same modelling concept is extended to large displacement analysis of thin-walled structures. With a suitable expression of crosssectional rotations, no restriction is imposed on the size of rotations between two successive load increments. Numerical examples demonstrate the versatility and the effectiveness of the element.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Structural Load-Bearing Analysis
Composite Structure Analysis and Optimization
Structural Analysis and Optimization
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 475–480
- Publication date
- 10 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter