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  • Front Cover; Numerical and Computer Methods in Structural Mechanics; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS; PREFACE; PARTI: FINITE ELEMENTS-FUNDAMENTALS; Chapter 1. Variational Procedures and Convergence of Finite-Element Methods; References; Chapter 2. Isoparametric and Allied Numerically Integrated Elements- A Review; 1. Introduction; 2. Basic Principles of Shape Function (Interpolation) Mapping; 3. Uniqueness of Mapping; 4. Iso-, Sub-, and Superparametric Elements; 5. Evaluation of Element Properties in Curvilinear Coordinates
  • 6. Required Accuracy of Numerical Integration7. Some Useful Elements for Two- and Three-Dimensional Analysis; 8. Degeneration of Quadrilateral or Brick Elements; 9. Computation Efficiency of Numerical Integration; 10. Practical Examples and Stress Computation; 11. Shells and Plates as Limiting Cases of Three-Dimensional Analysis; 12. Applications to Nonlinear Analysis; 13. Concluding Remarks-OtherUses of Mapping; References; Chapter 3. Incompatible Displacement Models; 1. Introduction; 2. Source of Errors; 3. Addition of Incompatible Modes for Two-Dimensional Isoparametric Elements
  • 4. Three-Dimensional Elements5. Thick Shell Element; 6. Thick Shell Examples; References; Chapter 4. Hybrid Models; 1. Introduction; 2. Formulation of Hybrid Stress Model; 3. Features of Hybrid Stress Model; 4. Hybrid Displacement Models; 5. Conclusion; References; Chapter 5. Computer Implementation of the Finite-Element Procedure; 1. Introduction; 2. Prerequisites; 3. Solution Methods for the Load-Deflection Equations; 4. Incorporation of Different Finite-Element Types; 5. Modular Design; 6. Problem Description and Representation of the Results; Acknowledgments; References
  • PARTII: CRITICAL REVIEW OF GENERAL-PURPOSE STRUCTURAL MECHANICS PROGRAMSChapter 6. Review of the ASKA Program; 1. Introduction; 2. General Information; 3. Element Library; 4. Preparation of an ASKA Job; 5. Special Features in ASKA; 6. Dynamic Analysis; 7. Problems Solved with ASKA; 8. Concluding Remarks; Acknowledgment; References; Chapter 7. A Critical View of NASTRAN; 1. Introduction; 2. History of NASTRAN; 3. Boeing Evaluation Project; 4. Analytic Capability; 5. Element Technology; 6. Numerical Methods; 7. Ease of Use; 8. Problem Size; 9. Performance; 10. Design Criteria
  • 11. Maintainability12. Conclusion; Appendix A. Future NASTRAN Developments; Appendix B. Examples of Analysis; References; Chapter 8. The DAISY Code; 1. Introduction; 2. Some Features of DAISY; 3. Lockheed's Development of DAISY; 4. Some Examples of Problems Solved with DAISY; 5. Future Plans; Chapter 9. An Evaluation of the STARDYNESystem; 1. Introduction; 2. STARDYNE; 3. Examples of Problems Solved; 4. Performance; 5. Conclusions; Chapter 10. Analysis and Design Capabilities of STRUDL Program; 1. Introduction; 2. Definition of the Problem; 3. Analysis Facilities; 4. Design Facilities