Structural Engineering and Mechanics
Volume 15, Number 1, 2003, pages 151-157
DOI: 10.12989/sem.2003.15.1.151
A spatial displacement model for horizontally curved beams
Z.G. Jiang, Q.Z. Luo and J. Tang
Abstract
A new approach to the analysis of horizontally curved beams is presented in this paper. The proposed method simplifies a two-dimensional structure into a one-dimensional structure just like a normal beam for structural analysis and, therefore, reduces the computational effort significantly.
Key Words
curved beam; finite element; force method; stiffness method.
Address
College of Engineering, National University of Defense Science and Technology,Changsha, Hunan 410003, P.R. China<br />Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture, University of Foshan,18 Jiang Wan Road, Foshan City, Guangdong 528000, P.R. China<br />Department of Building and Construction, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong