Analysis of moving loads using force-based finite elements

Finite Elements in Analysis and Design

Volumn 44, Issue 4, 2008, Pages 214-224

  Kidarsa, Adrian ^a   Scott, Michael H ^b   Higgins, Christopher C ^b  

^a TY Lin International   (United States)

^b Oregon State University   (United States)

Author keywords

Finite elements; Influence lines; Load rating; Moving loads; Numerical integration; Simulation models; Structural analysis

Indexed keywords

FINITE ELEMENT METHOD; NUMERICAL METHODS; STRUCTURAL DESIGN;

INFLUENCE LINES; LOAD RATING; NUMERICAL INTEGRATION;

STRUCTURAL LOADS;

EID: 38949211010     PISSN: 0168874X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.finel.2007.11.013     Document Type: Article

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