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Interval finite element method and its application on anti-slide stability analysis

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The problem of interval correlation results in interval extension is discussed by the relationship of interval-valued functions and real-valued functions. The methods of reducing interval extension are given. Based on the ideas of the paper, the formulas of sub-interval perturbed finite element method based on the elements are given. The sub-interval amount is discussed and the approximate computation formula is given. At the same time, the computational precision is discussed and some measures of improving computational efficiency are given. Finally, based on sub-interval perturbed finite element method and anti-slide stability analysis method, the formula for computing the bounds of stability factor is given. It provides a basis for estimating and evaluating reasonably anti-slide stability of structures.

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Shao, Gj., Su, Jb. Interval finite element method and its application on anti-slide stability analysis. Appl Math Mech 28, 521–529 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10483-007-0413-y

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