Abstract: The boundary finite-element method (BFEM) is extended for steady-state analyses of dam-reservoir system problems. In this study, the dam is assumed to be rigid and subjected to horizontal ground motions, and the liquid in ...

Abstract: A new axisymmetric element suitable for the static analysis of shells of revolution is developed in this paper. The element, which is based on classical thin shell theory, employs a set of B‐spline shape functions for the ...

Abstract: This paper presents a spline finite element for bending analysis of thin‐plate structures. A new set of B‐spline shape functions is developed for the interpolation of displacements. The element has nine nodes, in the shape ...

Abstract: In this paper, the boundary finite element method (BFEM) is applied to dynamic fluid-structure interaction problems. The BFEM is employed to model the infinite fluid medium, while the structure ...

Abstract: The stability problem has prevented the application of the boundary element method/finite element method (BEM/FEM) coupling procedure in dynamic fluid–structure interaction problems for the last 2 decades. It has been ...