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Finite Element Analysis of Space Frame Structures

In: Stochastic Analysis of Offshore Steel Structures

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  • Halil Karadeniz

    (Delft University of Technology)

  • Mehmet Polat Saka

    (Middle East Technical University)

  • Vedat Togan

    (Karadeniz Technical University)

Abstract

This chapter is devoted to the mechanics of space frame structures and presents necessary formulations for the finite element analysis of space frames. It contains eight sections. Section 1.1 is introduction which summarizes briefly the beam theories in general. Section 1.2 presents deformations, equilibrium equations and rotations, differential equations and solutions, stiffness and mass matrices, consistent load vectors of three-dimensional (3D) Timoshenko beams in general. It explains also the coordinate systems and transformations of 3D beams used in the FEA. Section 1.3 is devoted to member releases and formulation of partly connected members which are represented by spring-beam elements. Section 1.4 explains the formulation of eccentrically connected members. Section 1.5 presents formulations of an interface beam element to take into account soil–beam interactions in the analysis. It explains also soil deformations under Rayleigh wave propagation and calculation of the exerted forces. Section 1.6 is devoted to the calculation of natural frequencies and mode shapes. Consequently, Sect. 1.7 presents dynamic response analysis. Section 1.8 is devoted to examples.

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  • Halil Karadeniz & Mehmet Polat Saka & Vedat Togan, 2013. "Finite Element Analysis of Space Frame Structures," Springer Series in Reliability Engineering, in: Stochastic Analysis of Offshore Steel Structures, edition 127, chapter 0, pages 1-119, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:ssrchp:978-1-84996-190-5_1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-1-84996-190-5_1
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