Open AccessSUSPNDRS: a numerical simulation tool for the nonlinear transient analysis of cable support bridge structures, part 1: theoretical development
Author(s) -
David McCallen,
A. Astaneh-Asl
Publication year - 1997
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/605160
Subject(s) - bridge (graph theory) , transient (computer programming) , suspension (topology) , nonlinear system , development (topology) , finite element method , structural engineering , computer science , reprint , engineering , mathematics , physics , programming language , mathematical analysis , medicine , quantum mechanics , astronomy , homotopy , pure mathematics
The work reprint on herein was aimed at developing methodologies and tools for efficient and accurate numerical simulation of the seismic response of suspension and cable-stayed structures. A special purpose finite element program has been constructed and the underlying theory and demonstration example problems are presented. A companion report [Ref 1] discusses the application of this technology for a major suspension bridge structure