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Journal of Zhejiang University-SCIENCE A (Applied Physics & Engineering)  2004, Vol. 5 Issue (5): 618-628    DOI: 10.1631/jzus.2004.0618
Civil & Structural Engineering     
Arc-length technique for nonlinear finite element analysis
MEMON Bashir-Ahmed, SU Xiao-zu
Department of Structural Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
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Abstract  Nonlinear solution of reinforced concrete structures, particularly complete load-deflection response, requires tracing of the equilibrium path and proper treatment of the limit and bifurcation points. In this regard, ordinary solution techniques lead to instability near the limit points and also have problems in case of snap-through and snap-back. Thus they fail to predict the complete load displacement response. The arc-length method serves the purpose well in principle, received wide acceptance in finite element analysis, and has been used extensively. However modifications to the basic idea are vital to meet the particular needs of the analysis. This paper reviews some of the recent developments of the method in the last two decades, with particular emphasis on nonlinear finite element analysis of reinforced concrete structures.

Key words： Arc-length method      Nonlinear analysis      Finite element method      Reinforced concrete      Load-deflection path     
Received: 30 July 2003     
CLC:  TU31  
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MEMON Bashir-Ahmed, SU Xiao-zu. Arc-length technique for nonlinear finite element analysis. Journal of Zhejiang University-SCIENCE A (Applied Physics & Engineering), 2004, 5(5): 618-628.

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