Limit and post-limit behavior of space trusses

Bin Yang, Da Zhang Guo, Eric M. Lui

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Abstract

A numerical technique for the nonlinear analysis of space trusses taking into consideration such factors as load-eccentricity, initial crookedness of the member and nonlinear stress-strain relationship of the material is presented. The technique can be used to trace the load-deflection behavior of the structure from the onset of loading to the limit load and beyond. The method of analysis encompasses two stages. In the initial stage a member analysis is performed in which a numerical integration scheme is used to derive the nonlinear axial load-deformation relationship of each member. In the second stage of analysis a modulus modification method is used to trace the nonlinear load-deflection behavior of the structure. The validity of the method is demonstrated by comparing the numerical results obtained using the proposed method with test results of space trusses.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationMechanics Computing in 1990's and Beyond
EditorsHojjat Adeli, Robert L. Sierakowski
PublisherPubl by ASCE
Pages233-237
Number of pages5
ISBN (Print)0872628043
StatePublished - 1991
EventASCE Engineering Mechanics Specialty Conference - Columbus, OH, USA
Duration: May 20 1991May 22 1991

Publication series

NameMechanics Computing in 1990's and Beyond

Other

OtherASCE Engineering Mechanics Specialty Conference
CityColumbus, OH, USA
Period5/20/915/22/91

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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