Applications of Explicit FEA in Structural Static and Dynamic Analyses

Abstract:

Non-convergence often occurs in the solution of highly nonlinear problem by conventional implicit finite element method. As another choice, explicit method is sometimes used by researchers. Through 2 typical static and dynamic examples this paper verifies that explicit finite element method can provide the same exactness of calculation as the implicit method even in the situation that the duration of action exceeds the natural period of structure greatly. At the same time, compared with implicit method, explicit method possesses higher speed, more robust algorithm, and stronger nonlinear capability, so that explicit method can be applied in static and dynamic analysis of structures, especially in large deformation and highly nonlinear problem.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 438-439)
• Pages: 1498-1501
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.438-439.1498
• Online since: October 2013
• Authors: Yong Sheng Qi, Feng Hua Zhao, Jun Wen Zhou
• Keywords: Explicit Finite Element, Implicit Method, Incremental Dynamic Analysis (IDA), Nonlinear, Time History Analysis

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