An exact finite element and a two-step algorithm for stability analysis of frame structures with open thin-walled sections
Received:May 20, 2011  Revised:October 31, 2011
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DOI:10.7511/jslx20123019
KeyWord:finite element method  thin-walled member  stability analysis  stiffness matrix  exact element
        
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李文雄 华南理工大学 土木工程系 亚热带建筑国家重点实验室, 广州 ;华南农业大学 水利与土木工程学院, 广州
马海涛 华南理工大学 土木工程系 亚热带建筑国家重点实验室, 广州
高兴军 华南理工大学 土木工程系 亚热带建筑国家重点实验室, 广州
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Abstract:
      Based on general solutions of the homogeneous governing equation for the stability analysis of thin-walled member with open section under eccentric axial load,new shape functions are constructed and a new finite element is formulated.The explicit expressions of element stiffness matrix and geometric stiffness matrix are derived.A two-step algorithm is proposed for stability analysis of thin-walled structures.The numerical examples are presented,confirming that exact solutions can be obtained even when each member is modeled with one element.All the critical loads and buckling modes in a given range can be determined with the proposed two-step algorithm.