Two dimensional modeling of helical structures, an application to simple strands. (1st October 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Karathanasopoulos, Nikolaos; Kress, Gerald
• Is Part Of: Computers & structures. Volume 174(2016)
• Page Start: 79
• Page End: 84
• Publication Date: 2016-10-01
• Subjects: Helix -- Finite element method -- Axial strain -- Torsional strain; Structural engineering -- Data processing -- Periodicals; Electronic data processing -- Structures, Theory of -- Periodicals; 624.171
• DOI: 10.1016/j.compstruc.2015.08.016
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0045-7949

Abstract

Abstract: Herein, we elaborate a generic, planar finite element model for the simulation of the mechanical response of helical structures to axial and torsional strain. We verify the modeling approach over a wide range of helix angles using closed-form expressions. Thereafter, we present a case study application addressing the structural response of single layer engineering strands. Finally, we analyze the model's computational merits.