Geometrically nonlinear analysis of shell structures using flat DKT shell elements
By: by Jean-Louis Batoz and Gilles Cantin
Contributors: Cantin, Gilles; Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Dept. of Mechanical Engineering
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School; Available from National Technical Information Service
Published: 1985
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif; Springfield, Va
Language: eng
Number of pages: 64
Subjects: SHELLS(STRUCTURAL FORMS); BUCKLING; STRESS STRAIN RELATIONS
Other titles: NPS-69-85-007PR.
Description: This report describes nonlinear analysis of arbitrary thin shell structures subjected to static      loads. The nonlinear analysis includes pre and post-buckling behavior for any degree of      nonlinearity due to large displacements and large rotations but small strains. The formulation      includes some recent developments of plate and shell theories, automatic solution strategies for      the nonlinear equations; all adapted for implementation in mini and micro-computers with      virtual memory. Keywords: Finite elements; Numerical analysis; Shell structures; nonlinear      algorithms.
Notes: Title from cover.

"NPS-69-85-007PR."

"November 1985."

"Progress report for period Oct 1984 - Sep 85."

AD A162 729.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 59-61).

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