[HTML][HTML] Stress recovery from one dimensional models for tapered bi-symmetric thin-walled I beams: Deficiencies in modern engineering tools and procedures
G Balduzzi, G Hochreiner, J Füssl - Thin-walled structures, 2017 - Elsevier
This paper highlights several issues of the procedures nowadays adopted for the recovery of
cross-sections stress distribution within tapered thin-walled I beams. In particular …
cross-sections stress distribution within tapered thin-walled I beams. In particular …
[HTML][HTML] Closed-form solution for non-uniform Euler–Bernoulli beams and frames
JC Molina-Villegas, JEB Ortega, GM Martínez - Engineering Structures, 2023 - Elsevier
Non-uniform elements, such as non-prismatic and those made from composite materials, are
commonly used in structures. This is because the variation in their internal forces makes …
commonly used in structures. This is because the variation in their internal forces makes …
[HTML][HTML] Non-prismatic beams: a simple and effective Timoshenko-like model
The present paper discusses simple compatibility, equilibrium, and constitutive equations for
a non-prismatic planar beam. Specifically, the proposed model is based on standard …
a non-prismatic planar beam. Specifically, the proposed model is based on standard …
Structural analysis of non-prismatic beams: Critical issues, accurate stress recovery, and analytical definition of the Finite Element (FE) stiffness matrix
Non-prismatic beams are widely employed in strategic structures like bridges and sport
arenas, requiring accurate analyses for a reliable and effective design. Unfortunately …
arenas, requiring accurate analyses for a reliable and effective design. Unfortunately …
Timoshenko beam formulation for in-plane behaviour of tapered monosymmetric I-beams: Analytical solution and exact stiffness matrix
SN Chockalingam, V Pandurangan… - Thin-Walled Structures, 2021 - Elsevier
The presence of curved centroidal axis in tapered monosymmetric I-beams results in
coupling between the axial and flexural behaviours. In this paper, an extended Timoshenko …
coupling between the axial and flexural behaviours. In this paper, an extended Timoshenko …
[HTML][HTML] Stress analysis of generally asymmetric non-prismatic beams subject to arbitrary loads
Non-prismatic beams are widely employed in several engineering fields, eg, wind turbines,
rotor blades, aircraft wings, and arched bridges. While analytical solutions for variable cross …
rotor blades, aircraft wings, and arched bridges. While analytical solutions for variable cross …
[HTML][HTML] Non-prismatic Timoshenko-like beam model: Numerical solution via isogeometric collocation
The present paper combines an effective beam theory with a simple and accurate numerical
technique opening the door to the prediction of the structural behavior of planar beams …
technique opening the door to the prediction of the structural behavior of planar beams …
A non-linear BEM–FEM coupled scheme for the performance of flexible flapping-foil thrusters
Recent studies indicate that nature-inspired thrusters based on flexible oscillating foils show
enhanced propulsive performance. However, understanding the underlying physics of the …
enhanced propulsive performance. However, understanding the underlying physics of the …
Planar Timoshenko-like model for multilayer non-prismatic beams
This paper aims at proposing a Timoshenko-like model for planar multilayer (ie, non-
homogeneous) non-prismatic beams. The main peculiarity of multilayer non-prismatic …
homogeneous) non-prismatic beams. The main peculiarity of multilayer non-prismatic …
[HTML][HTML] Analytical interlaminar stresses of composite laminated beams with orthotropic tapered layers
Innovative manufacturing methodologies offer opportunity to fabricate tapered composite
laminates without layer terminations. However, the complex mechanical behaviour of …
laminates without layer terminations. However, the complex mechanical behaviour of …