Solution of Some Structural Analysis Problems by Orthogonal Collocation |
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| Authors: | Mathew Y. T. Chan S. F. Ng |
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| Affiliation: | DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING , UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA , OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA |
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| Abstract: | Abstract Application of the method of orthogonal collocation to boundary value problems in structural and applied mechanics is investigated. Typical boundary value problems, such as the torsion of rectangular bars and the bending of plates, are employed as illustrative examples. Simplicity in application and good accuracy of orthogonal collocation are demonstrated by the solution of such complex problems as the large deflection analysis of rectangular isotropic, orthotropic, and sandwich plates. Results are compared wherever possible with existing solutions based on much more laborious and lengthy methods of computation. Excellent agreements are obtained. |
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