Using finite element nonlinear analysis, the dynamic soil pressure on perimeter retainingwalls of structures is investigated. Nonlinear Drucker Prager failure criterion is used to model the soilbehavior in the near field. The far field soil and the middle structure are assumed to behave as linearelastic materials. The soil-wall interface behavior is modeled incorporating nonlinear interfaceelem...

In this study, we present a model based on the “second-order” nonlinear homogenization method for estimating the macroscopic response and the evolution of microstructure in two-dimensional viscoplastic porous media. The estimates of the new model are compared with unit cell finite element calculations and the earlier “variational” nonlinear homogenization method. The three methods are compared ...

A finite element model based on the layerwise theory is developed for the analysis of transverse cracking in cross-ply laminated beams. The numerical model is developed using the layerwise theory of Reddy, and the von Kármán type nonlinear strain field is adopted to accommodate the moderately large rotations of the beam. The finite element beam model is verified by comparing the present numeric...

Keywords: Nonlinear integro-differential equations Finite elements Galerkin method a b s t r a c t Galerkin finite element method for the approximation of a nonlinear integro-differential equation associated with the penetration of a magnetic field into a substance is studied. First type initial-boundary value problem is investigated. The convergence of the finite element scheme is proved. The ...

Displacement finite element models of various beam theories have been developed traditionally using conventional finite element basis functions (i.e., cubic Hermite, equi-spaced Lagrange interpolation functions, or spectral/hp Legendre functions). Various finite element models of beams differ from each other in the choice of the interpolation functions used for the transverse deflection w, tota...

this research work is devoted to the footprint analysis of a steel-belted radial tyre (185/65r14) under vertical static load using finite element method. two models have been developed in which in the first model the tread patterns were replaced by simple ribs while the second model was consisted of details of the tread blocks. linear elastic and hyper elastic (arruda-boyce) material models wer...

Permanent magnet linear synchronous motor (PMLSM) has several advantages, such as simple structure, small volume, high force, and so on. It is a research focus and difficulties in the research field of motor. Because PMLSM is different from the traditional rotary motors in structure and running state, it is difficult for to build its precise mathematical model by analytical method. The asymmetr...

performing fast and accurate methods for modeling the electrical machines has been the subject of several studies and many authors proposed different procedures to attain this aim. beside the accuracy, the speed of the method is of great concern. on the other hand, the capability of the method to be changed according to the need is another important issue. finite element method provides relativ...

Fiber reinforced Polymers (FRP) have widely used for the purposes of enhances strength and ductility of concrete columns. Proper design of such hybrid columns, however, requires a better recognition of the behavior of concrete columns confined with FRP. In this paper, the influence of FRP thickness, concrete compressive strength, and column size on the performance of eccentrically loaded reacti...