On the effect of constraint parameters on the generalized displacement control method

Sofie E. Leon, Eduardo N. Lages, Catarina N. De Araújo, Glaucio H. Paulino

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Abstract

In this work, we investigate the generalized displacement control method (GDCM) and provide a modification (MGDCM) that results in an equivalent constraint equation as that of the linearized cylindrical arc-length control method (LCALCM). Through numerical examples, we illustrate that the MGDCM is more robust than the standard GDCM in capturing equilibrium paths in regions of high curvature. Moreover, we also provide a geometric and physical interpretation of the method, which sheds light on the general class of path following methods in structural mechanics.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)123-129
Number of pages7
JournalMechanics Research Communications
Volume56
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 1 2014
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • General Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

Keywords

  • Arc-length control methods
  • Generalized displacement control method
  • Nonlinear solution schemes
  • Planar truss
  • Space truss

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