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 …
Modeling the non-trivial behavior of anisotropic beams: a simple Timoshenko beam with enhanced stress recovery and constitutive relations
In this work we analyze the non-trivial influence of material anisotropy on the structural
behavior of a multi-layer planar beam. Indeed, analytical results available in literature are …
behavior of a multi-layer planar beam. Indeed, analytical results available in literature are …
[PDF][PDF] Non-prismatic thin-walled beams: Critical issues and effective modeling
This work aims at highlighting critical issues that occurs in the modeling of monosymmetric
non-prismatic thin walled beams. In particular, even considering the simplified assumption of …
non-prismatic thin walled beams. In particular, even considering the simplified assumption of …
[PDF][PDF] Multi-layer anisotropic beam with variable fiber directions: enhanced stress recovery and numerical solution via isogeometric collocation
Glued laminated timber beams are characterized by smooth variations of mechanical
properties and grain direction due to the unavoidably presence of knots and other defects …
properties and grain direction due to the unavoidably presence of knots and other defects …