P-Delta is a nonlinear phenomenon that results from the consideration of axial loads acting
on the deformed configuration of a member of the structure, usually a beam-column. This …

A structural geometric nonlinear analysis using the finite element method (FEM) depends on
the consideration of five aspects: the interpolation (shape) functions, the bending theory, the …

A corotational Lagrangian formulation for nonlinear dynamic analysis of steel planar frames
is addressed. This formulation employs the Plastic Zone Method and is capable of …

A structural analysis of framed structures using the finite element method considering both
the Bernoulli-Euler and the Timoshenko beam theories can be performed adopting cubic …

This study presents a unified three-dimensional mixed-element formulation using analytical
interpolation functions for the geometric nonlinear analysis of slender columns using one …

ABSTRACT A numerical formulation was carried out in this paper to produce the tangent
stiffness matrix for two-nodal tapered Timoshenko beam-column elements for geometrically …

Cables and wire ropes are structural components designed for high axial strength and
relatively low torsion and flexure stiffness. Given the complex geometry of helical cables …

In the present work, a full nonlinear Timoshenko beam employing nonlinear shape functions
is developed. The extended Hamilton principle is employed for deriving the differential …

In this paper, a numerical formulation was developed to generate the consistent mass matrix
for Timoshenko tapered beam-column element for geometrically nonlinear transient …

This article presents an innovative structural system for offshore wind turbines supported on
monopiles. The novelty of this system lies in its enhancement of the lateral stiffness of the …