Semi-analytical sensitivity using hybrid finite elements

Bakshi, P and Pandey, PC (2000) Semi-analytical sensitivity using hybrid finite elements. In: Computers & Structures, 77 (2). pp. 201-213.

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Abstract

The paper presents a general algorithm for computation of response sensitivity using semi-analytical approach and hybrid finite elements. In particular, three types of two-dimensional quadrilateral elements based on the Hellinger-Reissner principle and its latter modifications have been chosen and implemented in the sensitivity expressions to demonstrate the improved performance of the algorithm. It is observed that the semi-analytical approach based on hybrid finite elements has the potential for obtaining cost-effective and accurate sensitivities and hence, is a good compromise between analytical and explicit finite difference approaches.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Publication:	Computers & Structures
Publisher:	Elsevier Science Ltd.
Additional Information:	Copyright of this article belongs to Elsevier Science Ltd.
Keywords:	Semi-analytical sensitivity;Modified Hellinger-Reissner principle;Hybrid finite element
Department/Centre:	Division of Mechanical Sciences > Civil Engineering
Date Deposited:	22 Nov 2007
Last Modified:	19 Sep 2010 04:29
URI:	http://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/7710

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