An Enhanced Finite Element for Sequentially Linear Analysis Problems

Abstract:

Sequentially Linear Analysis (SLA) is an alternative method that avoids convergence problems derived from the use of classic nonlinear finite element analysis. Instead of using incremental iterative schemes (arc-length control, Newton-Raphson), SLA is a sequential procedure made by a series of linear analysis, able to capture nonlinear behavior, reducing Young Modulus, according to saw-tooth constitutive relation. In this paper an investigation above all the aspects of the methods will be presented using a new element suitable for the SLA: accuracy of the solutions and computational cost, i.e. the time needed to get to satisfactory conclusions of the analysis. In order to test the efficiency of the proposed element, numerical results hailed from different brittle problems, such as glass beam and an ideal masonry tower, are used.

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volume 624)
• Pages: 43-50
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.624.43
• Online since: September 2014
• Authors: Giovanni Castellazzi*, Cristina Gentilini, Susanna Casacci, Angelo Di Tommaso, Mathias J. Monaldi
• Keywords: Masonry Tower, Nodal Integrated Finite Element, Sequentially Linear Analysis

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