Abstract: By means of a simple example, a stretched string under transverse load, finite element and finite difference methods which are so widely used in engineering are illustrated. The finite element ...

Abstract: The nonlinear relaxation method, an iterative approach used in conjunction with finite-difference approximations, is illustrated via the solution to a very simple problem. Subsequently, the method ...

Abstract: The title problem is solved by estimating the maximum strain rate field in a circular membrane associated with a modal velocity condition when one-half the kinetic energy in the system has ...

Abstract: A string supported impulsively loaded mass is used to study large deformation rate sensitivity effects where membrane action is dominant. It is found that an overall correction factor can be ...

Abstract: The title problem has been solved using the nonlinear relaxation technique to treat the finite-difference representation of the differential equations governing cap response. For clamped spherical ...