Computational Methods in Nonlinear Structural and Solid Mechanics

Computational Methods in Nonlinear Structural and Solid Mechanics 1. Nonlinear Mathematical Theories and Formulation Aspects A Nonlinear Theory of General Thin-walled Beams Stability Analysis of Structures via a New Complementary Energy Method A Large Deformation Formulation for Shell Analysis by the Finite Element Method 2. Computational Strategies for Nonlinear Problems Recent Advances in Reduction Methods for Nonlinear Problems Adaptive Load Incrementation in Elastic-plastic Finite Element Analysis A Fast Incremental/Iterative Solution Procedure That Handles "Snap Through" An Efficient and Accurate Iterative Method, Allowing Large Incremental Steps, to Solve Elasto-Plastic Problems Computational Strategies for the Solution of Large Nonlinear Problems via Quasi-Newton Methods Optimal Finite Element Discretization for Nonlinear Constitutive Relations 3. Time Integration Techniques and Numerical Solution of Nonlinear Algebraic Equations Experiments with Direct Integration Algorithms for Ordinary Differential Equations in Structural Dynamics Stability of Some Explicit Difference Schemes for Fluid-structure Interaction Problems Numerical Analysis of Continuation Methods for Nonlinear Structural Problems Methods for Optimal Engineering Design Problems Based on Globally Convergent Methods 4. Material Characterization and Nonlinear Fracture Mechanics Nonlinear Viscoelasticity Based on Free Volume Consideration A Theory for Analysis of Thermoplastic Materials Prediction of Stable Crack Growth in Type 304 Stainless Steel Fracture Analysis of Notched Composites 5. Nonlinear Interaction Problems Computational Method for Soil/Structure Interaction Problems Fluid Structure Coupling Algorithm Finite Element Solution of Nonlinear Fluid-structure Interaction Problems under Hydrodynamic Shock Conditions Finite Element Modeling of Fluid/Thermal/Structural Interaction for a Gas-cooled Fast Reactor Core 6. Seismic Response and Nonlinear Analysis of Concrete Structures Transient Response Analysis of Structural Systems with Nonlinear Behavior Inelastic Analysis of Three-dimensional Mixed Steel and Reinforced Concrete Seismic Building Systems Coupling in the Dynamic Response of Nonlinear Unsymmetric Structures Elastic-plastic Seismic Response Analysis of Structures Supporting Steam Generators Models for the Post-cracking Behavior of Plain Concrete under Short Term Monotonie Loading Nonlinear Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Frames 7. Nonlinear Problems for Nuclear Reactors Future Needs for Inelastic Analysis in Design of High-temperature Nuclear Plant Components Elastic-plastic Bending and Buckling of Pipes and Elbows High Temperature Inelastic Analysis Dynamic Analysis of Elasto-plastic Piping Systems undergoing Large Deformations Aircraft Impact on Reinforced Concrete Shells. Influence of Material Nonlinearities on Equipment Response Spectra 8. Crash Dynamics and Impact Problems Theory and Application of Finite Element Analysis to Structural Crash Simulation Projectile Impact Damage Analysis Nonlinear Analysis of a Mitigating Steel Nose Cone Computer Design of a High Explosive Velocity Augmented Kinetic Energy Penetrator Strain Rate Effects on Turbine Missile Casing Impact 9.