A Finite-Element Method of Solution for Linearly Elastic Beam-Columns

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• Alternative Title:
  Development of Methods for Computer Simulation of Beam-Columns and Grid-Beam and Slab Systems
• Creators:
  Matlock, Hudson ; Haliburton, T Allan
• Corporate Creators:
  University of Texas at Austin. Center for Highway Research
• Corporate Contributors:
  Texas. Highway Department ; United States. Department of Commerce. Bureau of Public Roads
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  • Beams
  • Bending moments
  • Computer programs
  • Constraints
  • Deflection
  • Elastic analysis
  • Loads
  • Mathematical models
  • Matrices (Mathematics)
  • Numerical analysis
  More +
• Publication/ Report Number:
  56-1, HD Study 3-5-63-56
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Geographical Coverage:
  United States
• Corporate Publisher:
  University of Texas at Austin. Center for Highway Research
• Abstract:
  A wide spectrum of beam and beam-column problems can be described and solved by a single computer method. A finite mechanical analog is employed to allow very general loading and elastic restraint conditions to be considered. The resulting system of equations is solved by a rapid and efficient direct elimination process. Program BMCOL 34 and associated input forms and instructions are applied to the solution of a series of highway-type example problems. Complete listing of the FORTRAN program is given, plus input and output data for the examples.
• Format:
  PDF
• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/77446/dot_77446_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 3.89 MB]
• Collection(s):
  US Transportation Collection
• Main Document Checksum:
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