An implicit G1 G 1 multi patch B-spline interpolation for KirchhoffLove space rod
An isogeometric multipatch formulation for KirchhoffLove space rods is presented. Geometric continuity is guaranteed by means of a riparametrization of the end dofs. The multipatch formulation has the same rate of convergence as the single patch. The multipatch formulation for coupled problems is less affected by locking pathologies.
b-splines isogeometric analysis multi patch analysis kirchhofflove rod curve rod element pre-twisted rod element