Nonlinear Structural Dynamic Finite Element Analysis Using Ritz Vector Reduced Basis Method

The large number of unknown variables in a finite element idealization for dynamic structural analysis is represented by a very small number of generalized variables, each associating with a generalized Ritz vector known as a basis vector. The large system of equations of motion is thereby reduced t...

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Main Author: M.S. Yao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 1996-01-01
Series:Shock and Vibration
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/SAV-1996-3404
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description The large number of unknown variables in a finite element idealization for dynamic structural analysis is represented by a very small number of generalized variables, each associating with a generalized Ritz vector known as a basis vector. The large system of equations of motion is thereby reduced to a very small set by this transformation and computational cost of the analysis can be greatly reduced. In this article nonlinear equations of motion and their transformation are formulated in detail. A convenient way of selection of the generalized basis vector and its limitations are described. Some illustrative examples are given to demonstrate the speed and validity of the method. The method, within its limitations, may be applied to dynamic problems where the response is global in nature with finite amplitude.
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spelling doaj-art-a7f8fe898d444f98ace9479d8b2c62f82025-02-03T06:01:05ZengWileyShock and Vibration1070-96221875-92031996-01-013425926810.3233/SAV-1996-3404Nonlinear Structural Dynamic Finite Element Analysis Using Ritz Vector Reduced Basis MethodM.S. Yao0Department of Mechanical Engineering, BruneI University, West London, UKThe large number of unknown variables in a finite element idealization for dynamic structural analysis is represented by a very small number of generalized variables, each associating with a generalized Ritz vector known as a basis vector. The large system of equations of motion is thereby reduced to a very small set by this transformation and computational cost of the analysis can be greatly reduced. In this article nonlinear equations of motion and their transformation are formulated in detail. A convenient way of selection of the generalized basis vector and its limitations are described. Some illustrative examples are given to demonstrate the speed and validity of the method. The method, within its limitations, may be applied to dynamic problems where the response is global in nature with finite amplitude.http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/SAV-1996-3404
spellingShingle M.S. Yao
Nonlinear Structural Dynamic Finite Element Analysis Using Ritz Vector Reduced Basis Method
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title Nonlinear Structural Dynamic Finite Element Analysis Using Ritz Vector Reduced Basis Method
title_full Nonlinear Structural Dynamic Finite Element Analysis Using Ritz Vector Reduced Basis Method
title_fullStr Nonlinear Structural Dynamic Finite Element Analysis Using Ritz Vector Reduced Basis Method
title_full_unstemmed Nonlinear Structural Dynamic Finite Element Analysis Using Ritz Vector Reduced Basis Method
title_short Nonlinear Structural Dynamic Finite Element Analysis Using Ritz Vector Reduced Basis Method
title_sort nonlinear structural dynamic finite element analysis using ritz vector reduced basis method
url http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/SAV-1996-3404
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