Comparison of three-dimensional flexible beam elements for dynamic analysis: Finite element method and absolute nodal coordinate formulation

A. L. Schwab*, J. P. Meijaard

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Abstract

Three formulations for a flexible spatial beam element for dynamic analysis are compared: a finite element method (FEM) formulation, an absolute nodal coordinate (ANC) formulation with a continuum mechanics approach and an ANC formulation with an elastic line concept where the shear locking of the asymmetric bending mode is suppressed by the application of the Hellinger-Reissner principle. The comparison is made by means of an eigenfrequency analysis on two stylized problems. It is shown that the ANC continuum approach yields too large torsional and flexural rigidity and that shear locking suppresses the asymmetric bending mode. The presented ANC formulation with the elastic line concept resolves most of these problems.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the ASME Int. Des. Eng. Tech. Conf. and Comput. and Information in Engineering Conferences - DETC2005
Subtitle of host publication5th International Conference on Multibody Systems, Nonlinear Dynamics, and Control
PublisherAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers
Pages1341-1349
Volume6B
ISBN (Print)0791847438, 9780791847435
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2005
EventDETC2005: ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference - Long Beach, CA, United States
Duration: 24 Sept 200528 Sept 2005

Conference

ConferenceDETC2005: ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityLong Beach, CA
Period24/09/0528/09/05

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