THREE-DIMENSIONAL NON-PRISMATIC BEAM-COLUMNS

2002 ◽  
Vol 02 (03) ◽  
pp. 395-408 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. LEVY ◽  
E. GAL
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sections ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Closed Form Solution ◽  
Form Solution ◽  
Beam Columns ◽  
Straight Beam ◽  
Prismatic Beam ◽  
Principal Directions ◽  
The Finite Difference Method ◽  
Uniform Manner

This paper is concerned with three-dimensional straight beam-columns with no warping whose cross sections vary along the axis in a uniform manner with respect to the principal directions. The basic four coupled differential equations governing the behavior of 3D beam-columns are first rederived using the method of perturbations. These equations are reformulated to include varying cross sections. Finally, a 6 × 6 stiffness matrix (which is sufficient to describe 3D behavior) is computed by solving the equations 6 times for a sequence of appropriate discontinuities. The finite difference method is employed for that purpose. Timoshenko's closed form solution for the buckling load of a tapered column is chosen for comparison with that obtained by the proposed formulation. Effects of twist are also presented.

BUCKLING AND STRESS SOFTENING OF BEAM-COLUMNS UNDER COMPLEX THREE-DIMENSIONAL LOADING

2002 ◽  
Vol 02 (04) ◽  
pp. 487-498 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. LEVY ◽  
E. GAL
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sections ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Compressive Load ◽  
Bending Moments ◽  
Biaxial Bending ◽  
Beam Columns ◽  
Stress Softening ◽  
Cantilevered Beam ◽  
Principal Directions ◽  
Uniform Manner

This paper is concerned with buckling and stress softening of beam-columns under axial compression, biaxial bending and torsion. Members with no warping whose cross sections vary along the axis in a uniform manner with respect to the principal directions are also considered. The basic four coupled differential equations governing the behavior of three-dimensional beam columns are reformulated to include varying cross sections. A 12 × 12 stiffness matrix is assembled by solving the equations 6 times (which is sufficient to describe 3D behavior) for a sequence of appropriate discontinuities using the finite difference method. Two sets of curves are then computed. One set displays interaction diagrams that highlight the stress softening of beam stiffnesses. The other set of curves displays the buckling compressive load of a rectangular cantilevered beam under a variety of tri-directional moments (two bending moments and one twisting moment).

REFINED BEAM THEORIES BASED ON A UNIFIED FORMULATION

2010 ◽  
Vol 02 (01) ◽  
pp. 117-143 ◽  
Author(s):  
ERASMO CARRERA ◽  
GAETANO GIUNTA
Keyword(s):  
Differential Equations ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Cross Sections ◽  
Order Approximation ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Closed Form Solution ◽  
Approximation Order ◽  
Form Solution ◽  
Geometrical Parameters ◽  
Beam Theories

This paper proposes several axiomatic refined theories for the linear static analysis of beams made of isotropic materials. A hierarchical scheme is obtained by extending plates and shells Carrera's Unified Formulation (CUF) to beam structures. An N-order approximation via Mac Laurin's polynomials is assumed on the cross-section for the displacement unknown variables. N is a free parameter of the formulation. Classical beam theories, such as Euler-Bernoulli's and Timoshenko's, are obtained as particular cases. According to CUF, the governing differential equations and the boundary conditions are derived in terms of a fundamental nucleo that does not depend upon the approximation order. The governing differential equations are solved via the Navier type, closed form solution. Rectangular and I-shaped cross-sections are accounted for. Beams undergo bending and torsional loadings. Several values of the span-to-height ratio are considered. Slender as well as deep beams are analysed. Comparisons with reference solutions and three-dimensional FEM models are given. The numerical investigation has shown that the proposed unified formulation yields the complete three-dimensional displacement and stress fields for each cross-section as long as the appropriate approximation order is considered. The accuracy of the solution depends upon the geometrical parameters of the beam and loading conditions.

Exact Solution for Pure Torsion of SMA Curved Bars With Application to Analyzing SMA Helical Springs

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reza Mirzaeifar ◽  
Reginald DesRoches ◽  
Arash Yavari
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sections ◽  
Pure Shear ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Closed Form Solution ◽  
Form Solution ◽  
Stress Distributions ◽  
Pure Torsion ◽  
Helical Springs ◽  
Torsional Response ◽  
The One

In this paper, the pure torsion of SMA curved bars with circular cross sections is studied analytically. First, a three-dimensional phenomenological macroscopic constitutive model for polycrystalline SMAs is reduced to the one-dimensional pure shear case and then a closed-form solution for torsional response of SMA curved bars in loading and unloading is obtained. The effect of a direct shear force in the cross section is also considered in the solution which enables the formulation for analyzing SMA helical springs. Several case studies are presented in order to investigate the accuracy of the proposed method in predicting the torsional response of SMA curved bars, the stress distributions, and analyzing SMA helical springs.

Comparison of Static and Dynamic Stiffness for Beams Undergoing Flexural and Torsional Loading With an Intermediate Mass

2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arnoldo Garcia ◽  
Arnold Lumsdaine ◽  
Ying X. Yao
Keyword(s):  
Closed Form ◽  
Natural Frequency ◽  
Cross Sections ◽  
Dynamic Stiffness ◽  
Closed Form Solution ◽  
Frequency Equation ◽  
Form Solution ◽  
Torsional Loading ◽  
Intermediate Mass ◽  
Form Equation

Abstract Many studies have been performed to analyze the natural frequency of beams undergoing both flexural and torsional loading. For example, Adam (1999) analyzed a beam with open cross-sections under forced vibration. Although the exact natural frequency equation is available in literature (Lumsdaine et al), to the authors’ knowledge, a beam with an intermediate mass and support has not been considered. The models are then compared with an approximate closed form solution for the natural frequency. The closed form equation is developed using energy methods. Results show that the closed form equation is within 2% percent when compared to the transcendental natural frequency equation.

Analytical and Numerical Studies of a Thick Anisotropic Multilayered Fiber-Reinforced Composite Pressure Vessel

2018 ◽  
Vol 141 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Isaiah Ramos ◽  
Young Ho Park ◽  
Jordan Ulibarri-Sanchez
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Pressure Vessel ◽  
Structural Damage ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Closed Form Solution ◽  
Form Solution ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Analytical Results ◽  
Composite Pressure Vessel

In this paper, we developed an exact analytical 3D elasticity solution to investigate mechanical behavior of a thick multilayered anisotropic fiber-reinforced pressure vessel subjected to multiple mechanical loadings. This closed-form solution was implemented in a computer program, and analytical results were compared to finite element analysis (FEA) calculations. In order to predict through-thickness stresses accurately, three-dimensional finite element meshes were used in the FEA since shell meshes can only be used to predict in-plane strength. Three-dimensional FEA results are in excellent agreement with the analytical results. Finally, using the proposed analytical approach, we evaluated structural damage and failure conditions of the composite pressure vessel using the Tsai–Wu failure criteria and predicted a maximum burst pressure.

scholarly journals SOLUTION OF THE MULTIDIMENSIONAL DIFFUSION EQUATION USING LIE SYMMETRIES: SIMULATION OF POLLUTANT DISPERSION IN THE ATMOSPHERE

2005 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
J. R. Zabadal ◽  
C. A. Poffal
Keyword(s):  
Differential Operators ◽  
Hybrid Methods ◽  
Formal Solution ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Closed Form Solution ◽  
Pollutant Dispersion ◽  
Form Solution ◽  
Lie Symmetries ◽  
Advection Equation ◽  
Mean Values

Several analytical, numerical and hybrid methods are being used to solve diffusion and diffusion advection problems. In this work, a closed form solution of the three-dimensional diffusion advection equation in a Cartesian coordinate system is obtained by applying rules, based on the Lie symmetries, to manipulate the exponential of the differential operators that appear in its formal solution. There are many advantages of applying these rules: the increase in processing velocity so that the solution may be obtained in real time, the reduction in the amount of memory required to perform the necessary tasks in order to obtain the solution, since the analytical expressions can be easily manipulated in post-processing and also the discretization of the domain may not be necessary in some cases, avoiding the use of mean values for some parameters involved. These rules yield good results when applied to obtain solutions for problems in fluid mechanics and in quantum mechanics. In order to show the performance of the method, a one-dimensional scenario of the pollutant dispersion in a stable boundary layer is simulated, considering that the horizontal component of the velocity field is dominant and constant, disregarding the other components. The results are compared with data available in the literature.

Induction Proof for a General Exponential Integral Formula

1995 ◽  
Vol 80 (2) ◽  
pp. 424-426
Author(s):  
Frank O'Brien ◽  
Sherry E. Hammel ◽  
Chung T. Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Closed Form ◽  
Integral Formula ◽  
Dimensional Space ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Closed Form Solution ◽  
Form Solution ◽  
Probability Method ◽  
Exponential Integral ◽  
Need To Evaluate ◽  
Three Dimensional Space

The authors' Poisson probability method for detecting stochastic randomness in three-dimensional space involved the need to evaluate an integral for which no appropriate closed-form solution could be located in standard handbooks. This resulted in a formula specifically calculated to solve this integral in closed form. In this paper the calculation is verified by the method of mathematical induction.

scholarly journals SOLUTION OF THE MULTIDIMENSIONAL DIFFUSION EQUATION USING LIE SYMMETRIES: SIMULATION OF POLLUTANT DISPERSION IN THE ATMOSPHERE

2005 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 197
Author(s):  
J. R. Zabadal ◽  
C. A. Poffal
Keyword(s):  
Differential Operators ◽  
Hybrid Methods ◽  
Formal Solution ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Closed Form Solution ◽  
Pollutant Dispersion ◽  
Form Solution ◽  
Lie Symmetries ◽  
Advection Equation ◽  
Mean Values

Several analytical, numerical and hybrid methods are being used to solve diffusion and diffusion advection problems. In this work, a closed form solution of the three-dimensional diffusion advection equation in a Cartesian coordinate system is obtained by applying rules, based on the Lie symmetries, to manipulate the exponential of the differential operators that appear in its formal solution. There are many advantages of applying these rules: the increase in processing velocity so that the solution may be obtained in real time, the reduction in the amount of memory required to perform the necessary tasks in order to obtain the solution, since the analytical expressions can be easily manipulated in post-processing and also the discretization of the domain may not be necessary in some cases, avoiding the use of mean values for some parameters involved. These rules yield good results when applied to obtain solutions for problems in fluid mechanics and in quantum mechanics. In order to show the performance of the method, a one-dimensional scenario of the pollutant dispersion in a stable boundary layer is simulated, considering that the horizontal component of the velocity field is dominant and constant, disregarding the other components. The results are compared with data available in the literature.

scholarly journals Reconstruction of three-dimensional maps based on closed-form solutions of the variational problem of multisensor data registration

2019 ◽  
Vol 484 (6) ◽  
pp. 672-677
Author(s):  
A. V. Vokhmintcev ◽  
A. V. Melnikov ◽  
K. V. Mironov ◽  
V. V. Burlutskiy
Keyword(s):  
Closed Form ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Dynamic Environment ◽  
Closed Form Solution ◽  
Point Clouds ◽  
Accurate Method ◽  
Form Solution ◽  
Closed Form Solutions ◽  
Reconstruction Methods

A closed-form solution is proposed for the problem of minimizing a functional consisting of two terms measuring mean-square distances for visually associated characteristic points on an image and meansquare distances for point clouds in terms of a point-to-plane metric. An accurate method for reconstructing three-dimensional dynamic environment is presented, and the properties of closed-form solutions are described. The proposed approach improves the accuracy and convergence of reconstruction methods for complex and large-scale scenes.

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