Nonlinear analysis of cable structures using a two-node curved cable element of high precision

Gongcheng Lixue/Engineering Mechanics

Volumn 20, Issue 1, 2003, Pages 42-47

  Yang, Meng Gang ^a   Chen, Zheng Qing ^a  

^a CENTRAL SOUTH UNIVERSITY   (China)

Author keywords

Bridge supported with cable; Nonlinear finite element method; Tensile structure; Two node curved cable element

Indexed keywords

BRIDGE CABLES; FINITE ELEMENT METHOD;

NONLINEAR FINITE ELEMENT METHOD; TENSILE STRUCTURE; TWO NODE CURVED CABLE ELEMENT;

SUSPENSION BRIDGES;

EID: 0038207100     PISSN: 10004750     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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