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The use and efficiency of the theorems of structural variation for finite element analysis
Author(s) -
Topping B. H. V.,
Kassim A. M. Abu
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
international journal for numerical methods in engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.421
H-Index - 168
eISSN - 1097-0207
pISSN - 0029-5981
DOI - 10.1002/nme.1620241007
Subject(s) - finite element method , variation (astronomy) , element (criminal law) , mathematics , structural engineering , computer science , calculus (dental) , engineering , physics , medicine , dentistry , astrophysics , law , political science
This paper describes how the theorems of structural variation may be used in finite element analysis. The efficiency of the theorems is examined and their application to structural and geotechnical problems illustrated.