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Finite elements method in aerospace engineering problems

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Computing Methods in Applied Sciences and Engineering Part 1

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Abstract

Some key areas of finite element development are briefly reviewed on the basis of 10 years experience in the analysis of aerospace structures. The emphasis is on the practicability of the dual analysis concept for linear elastostatics, elastodynamics and steady state heat flow.

Typical displacement and equilibrium models and test problems are described, that were found to be of practical value and belong to the library of elements currently used in the ASEF and DYNAM programs developped by the Aerospace Laboratory.

The oral presentation will include samples of large scale computations involving static strain energy bounds, eigenvalues (frequencies and critical loads) and panel flutter under thermal constraints.

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  1. Aerospace Engineering Laboratory, Univ. of Liège, Belgium

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R. Glowinski J. L. Lions

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Fraeijs de Veubeke, B. (1974). Finite elements method in aerospace engineering problems. In: Glowinski, R., Lions, J.L. (eds) Computing Methods in Applied Sciences and Engineering Part 1. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 10. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/BFb0015178

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