Finite strip-Riccati transfer matrix method for buckling analysis of tree-branched cross-section thin-walled members

Thin-walled components are gaining wide application in the field of modern engineering structures. The buckling analysis of thin-walled structures has thus become an important research topic. Here, we developed a new method named as finite strip-Riccati transfer matrix method (Riccati FSTMM) for buc...

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Published in:Advances in mechanical engineering 2022-03, Vol.14 (3)
Main Authors: Zhou, Hua-qing, An, Yi, He, Bin, Qi, Hao-nan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Buckling
Cross-sections
Efficiency
Finite element method
Finite strip method
Matrix methods
Multibody systems
Numerical methods
Stiffness matrix
Thin wall structures
Transfer matrices
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Summary:Thin-walled components are gaining wide application in the field of modern engineering structures. The buckling analysis of thin-walled structures has thus become an important research topic. Here, we developed a new method named as finite strip-Riccati transfer matrix method (Riccati FSTMM) for buckling analysis of tree-branched cross-section thin-walled members. The method integrates Riccati transfer matrix method (Riccati TMM) for tree multi-body system with semi-analytical finite strip method (SA-FSM). Compared to SA-FSM, Riccati FSTMM features a smaller matrix and higher calculation efficiency, with no need for global stiffness matrix. In addition, by arranging uniformly distributed middle nodal lines inside strip elements, we developed the high order finite strip-Riccati transfer matrix method (Riccati HFSTMM) for buckling analysis of tree-branched cross-section thin-walled members. This method further improves the efficiency and accuracy of Riccati FSTMM. We tested the two proposed methods with two numerical examples, and demonstrated their superior reliability and efficiency over the finite element method (FEM).
ISSN:1687-8132
1687-8140
DOI:10.1177/16878132221082764