3D frame element for large rotations based on the rigid-body-spring concept for analysing the failure of structures
A 3D frame element formulated via rigid-body-spring kinematics, handling large rotations for structural failure analysis.
A 3D frame finite element built on rigid-body-spring kinematics, evaluated on benchmark problems involving large rotations and progressive structural failure.
Gumaa Abdelrhim, Peter Grassl. "3D frame element for large rotations based on the rigid-body-spring concept for analysing the failure of structures", International Journal of Solids and Structures, vol. 327, 113812, 2026.
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