A finite element formulation for dynamic analysis of shells of general shape by using the Wilson-θ method

Tulay Aksu Ozkul*

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Abstract

The vibrations of shells of general shape are analysed using finite element method. A curved isoparametric trapezoidal finite element, which includes thickness shear deformations and without neglecting z/R in comparison with unity and rotatory inertia effects with consistent mass matrix, is presented. An eight-noded element with five degrees of freedom per node is used. Hamilton's principle and Wilson-θ integration method are applied for deriving the equations of motion and the solution of these equations, respectively. Several examples are presented and the results are compared with those obtained using other solution techniques.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)497-513
Number of pages17
JournalThin-Walled Structures
Volume42
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Apr 2004

Keywords

  • Consistent mass matrix
  • Dynamic analysis
  • Finite element
  • Rotatory inertia effects
  • Shell
  • Wilson-θ method

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