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Exact stiffness matrix for twisted helix beam

  • A. Y T Leung

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Abstract

Natural shape functions are derived for curved and twisted beam finite elements including shear deformation. Natural shape functions are exact solutions of the governing equations subject to boundary forces only. Rigid-body modes are completely satisfied and all complications associated with curved finite elements by assumed shaped functions, parametric transformation, and numerical integration are eliminated. The formulation of the stiffness matrix is given in detail. © 1991.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)23-32
JournalFinite Elements in Analysis and Design
Volume9
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Apr 1991
Externally publishedYes

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