Nonlinear random response of internally hinged beams

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Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)487-504
Journal / PublicationFinite Elements in Analysis and Design
Volume39
Issue number5-6
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2003

Abstract

Nonlinear responses of beams with an internal hinge under stationary, ergodic, Gaussian and zero mean uniform random pressure are studied. Two types of support condition: clamped-clamped and clamped-simply supported are considered. The equivalent linearization method is employed on the basis of finite element modal formulation to assess the influence of hinge location on root mean square (RMS) maximum deflection and RMS maximum micro-strain. The internal hinge is modeled with two transition elements that proved to be effective and convenient. Internal hinge location is optimized based upon lowest RMS maximum deflection and/or micro-strain. Numerical simulation results are obtained and compared with results from equivalent linearization to show the good agreement between the two methods. © 2002 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.

Research Area(s)

  • Internally hinged beams, Nonlinear finite element analysis, Random response

Citation Format(s)

Nonlinear random response of internally hinged beams. / Cheng, Guangfeng; Lee, Y. Y.; Mei, Chuh.
In: Finite Elements in Analysis and Design, Vol. 39, No. 5-6, 03.2003, p. 487-504.

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