@inproceedings{Bannwart1997, author = {Bannwart, E.}, title = {"CyberCity" - die Stadt im Kopf}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.424}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-4247}, year = {1997}, abstract = {>CyberCity< ist ein Konzept, das durch ein virtuelles Abbild der r{\"a}umlichen Realit{\"a}t einer Stadt (Berlin) eine uns bekannte Wahrnehmungsumgebung als Orientierungs- und Navigationserleichterung bereitstellt, um {\"u}ber diesen virtuellen Browser m{\"o}glichst schnell und anschaulich an eine gew{\"u}nschte Information zu kommen. Dieses Umgebungsmodell ist auch als Simulationsmodell f{\"u}r die Visualisierung stadtr{\"a}umlicher Beurteilungen neuer Projekte, verkehrstechnischer Massnahmen und {\"o}kologischer Belastungen geeignet. Insbesondere ist es als Orientierungsumgebung f{\"u}r die Telepr{\"a}senz {\"u}ber die Kommunikationsnetze gedacht, die {\"u}ber die virtuellen Repr{\"a}sentanten (Avatare) eine besondere gesellschaftliche Brisanz erh{\"a}lt.}, subject = {Stadtplanung}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{BerbigMenzelEisenblaetter2003, author = {Berbig, Torsten and Menzel, Karsten and Eisenbl{\"a}tter, Karin}, title = {"Mobile Computing" - Anforderungen \& Einf{\"u}hrungsstratgie aus Sicht der Baupraxis}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.294}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-2948}, year = {2003}, abstract = {Die Sicherung der Wettbewerbsf{\"a}higkeit im Bereich des Bauwesens, insbesondere kleinerer und mittelst{\"a}ndischer Betriebe erfordert ein aktives Handeln als Antwort auf die sich {\"a}ndernde Wettbewerbssituation. Einen wesentlichen Wettbewerbsvorteil k{\"o}nnen kleine unternehmerische Einheiten durch h{\"o}here Flexibilit{\"a}t, schnelle Reaktion auf Kundenw{\"u}nsche oder aktuelle Situationen auf der Baustelle und Marktn{\"a}he erreichen. Dazu ist es n{\"o}tig, die Informations- und Kommunikationsstr{\"o}me durch Einsatz standardisierter und kosteng{\"u}nstiger Hard- und Software wie z.B. Handhelds zu unterst{\"u}tzen und insbesondere die existierenden Hindernisse im Informationsfluss zwischen Baustelle und B{\"u}ro zu beseitigen. Am Beispiel der Projekte >IuK - SystemBau< und >eSharing< wird eine Einf{\"u}hrungsstrategie f{\"u}r >Mobile Computing< in kleinen unternehmerischen Einheiten des Bauwesens (KMU) basierend auf einer umfangreichen Anforderungsanalyse vorgestellt. Folgende Aspekte sollen beschrieben werden: durchg{\"a}ngiger Einsatz der Technik unter Beachtung der verschiedenen Qualifikationsniveaus, Einf{\"u}hrungsunterst{\"u}tzung durch Schulungen, Prozessanalyse und m{\"o}gliche Integration in bestehende Software-Umgebungen sowie Feldtests.}, subject = {Bauablauf / Ablaufplanung}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{OPUS4-3785, title = {30. Forum Bauinformatik}, editor = {Steiner, Maria and Theiler, Michael and Mirboland, Mahsa}, organization = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20180917-37854}, pages = {424}, abstract = {Die Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar ist seit langer Zeit mit dem Forum Bauinformatik eng verbunden. So wurde die Veranstaltung 1989 hier durch den Arbeitskreis Bauinformatik ins Leben gerufen und auch das 10. und 18. Forum Bauinformatik (1998 bzw. 2006) fand in Weimar statt. In diesem Jahr freuen wir uns daher besonders, das 30. Jubil{\"a}um an der Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar ausrichten zu d{\"u}rfen und viele interessierte Wissenschaftler und Wissenschaftlerinnen aus dem Bereich der Bauinformatik in Weimar willkommen zu heißen. Das Forum Bauinformatik hat sich l{\"a}ngst zu einem festen Bestandteil der Bauinformatik im deutschsprachigen Raum entwickelt. Dabei steht es traditionsgem{\"a}ß unter dem Motto „von jungen Forschenden f{\"u}r junge Forschende", wodurch insbesondere Nachwuchswissenschaftlerinnen und ‑wissenschaftlern die M{\"o}glichkeit geboten wird, ihre Forschungsarbeiten zu pr{\"a}sentieren, Problemstellungen fachspezifisch zu diskutieren und sich {\"u}ber den neuesten Stand der Forschung zu informieren. Zudem wird eine ausgezeichnete Gelegenheit geboten, in die wissenschaftliche Gemeinschaft im Bereich der Bauinformatik einzusteigen und Kontakte mit anderen Forschenden zu kn{\"u}pfen. In diesem Jahr erhielten wir 49 interessante und qualitativ hochwertige Beitr{\"a}ge vor allem in den Themenbereichen Simulation, Modellierung, Informationsverwaltung, Geoinformatik, Structural Health Monitoring, Visualisierung, Verkehrssimulation und Optimierung. Daf{\"u}r m{\"o}chten wir uns ganz besonders bei allen Autoren, Co-Autoren und Reviewern bedanken, die durch ihr Engagement das diesj{\"a}hrige Forum Bauinformatik erst m{\"o}glich gemacht haben. Wir danken zudem Professor Große und Professor D{\´i}az f{\"u}r die Unterst{\"u}tzung bei der Auswahl der Beitr{\"a}ge f{\"u}r die Best Paper Awards. Ein herzliches Dankesch{\"o}n geht an die Kollegen an der Professur Informatik im Bauwesen der Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar f{\"u}r die organisatorische, technische und beratende Unterst{\"u}tzung w{\"a}hrend der Planung der Veranstaltung.}, subject = {Bauinformatik}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{O'BrienDansoAmoakoIssa2004, author = {O'Brien, William and Danso-Amoako, Mark and Issa, Raja}, title = {A Case Study of IFC and CIS/2 Support for Steel Supply Chain Processes}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.119}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1195}, year = {2004}, abstract = {The evolution of data exchange and integration standards within the Architectural, Engineering and Construction industry is gradually making the long-held vision of computer-integratedconstruction a reality. The Industry Foundations Classes and CIMSteel Integration Standards are two such standards that have seen remarkable successes over the past few years. Despite successes, these standards support the exchange of product data more than they do process data, especially those processes that are loosely coupled with product models. This paper reports on on-going research to evaluate the adequacy of the IFC and CIS/2 standards to support process modeling in the steel supply chain. Some initial recommendations are made regarding enhancements to the data standards to better support processes.}, subject = {Bauwerk}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{AlDiabHenryBoulemia2003, author = {Al Diab, Ali and Henry, Eric and Boulemia, Cherif}, title = {A concerted and multi-criterion approach for helping to choose a Structure- Foundation system of building}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.273}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-2732}, year = {2003}, abstract = {The research of the best building design requires a concerted design approach of both structure and foundation. Our work is an application of this approach. Our objective is also to create an interactive tool, which will be able to define, at the early design stages, the orientations of structure and foundation systems that satisfy as well as possible the client and the architect. If the concerns of these two actors are primarily technical and economical, they also wish to apprehend the environmental and social dimensions of their projects. Thus, this approach bases on alternative studies and on a multi-criterion analysis. In this paper, we present the context of our work, the problem formulation, which allows a concerted design of Structure and Foundation systems and the feasible solutions identifying process.}, subject = {Bauwerk}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{TsutsumiHashimoto2004, author = {Tsutsumi, Kazutoshi and Hashimoto, Hiromi}, title = {A Development of the Building Kansei Information Retrieval System}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.188}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1884}, year = {2004}, abstract = {The purpose of this research is to develop the method to retrieve a building name from the impression of the building. First, the images of the building are registered as database by the questionnaire. Next, the images of the objective building are compared with the degree of matching in image databases, and the building with high synthetic matching degree is retrieved. This system could get a good retrieval result. Moreover, image processing was done, and image databases are trained by neural network from the amount of characteristics of the image, and the retrieval system by image processing was examined.}, subject = {Mehragentensystem}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{FreundtBeucke2004, author = {Freundt, Martin and Beucke, Karl}, title = {A flexible model for scheduling building processes based on graph theory and fuzzy numbers}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.158}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1587}, year = {2004}, abstract = {The methods currently used for scheduling building processes have some major advantages as well as disadvantages. The main advantages are the arrangement of the tasks of a project in a clear, easily readable form and the calculation of valuable information like critical paths. The main disadvantage on the other hand is the inflexibility of the model caused by the modeling paradigms. Small changes of the modeled information strongly influence the whole model and lead to the need to change many more details in the plan. In this article an approach is introduced allowing the creation of more flexible schedules. It aims towards a more robust model that lowers the need to change more than a few information while being able to calculate the important propositions of the known models and leading to further valuable conclusions.}, subject = {Baubetrieb}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SchapkeScherer2004, author = {Schapke, Sven-Eric and Scherer, Raimar J.}, title = {A Four Layer Bayesian Network for Product Model Based Information Mining}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.120}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1207}, year = {2004}, abstract = {Business and engineering knowledge in AEC/FM is captured mainly implicitly in project and corporate document repositories. Even with the increasing integration of model-based systems with project information spaces, a large percentage of the information exchange will further on rely on isolated and rather poorly structured text documents. In this paper we propose an approach enabling the use of product model data as a primary source of engineering knowledge to support information externalisation from relevant construction documents, to provide for domain-specific information retrieval, and to help in re-organising and re-contextualising documents in accordance to the user's discipline-specific tasks and information needs. Suggested is a retrieval and mining framework combining methods for analysing text documents, filtering product models and reasoning on Bayesian networks to explicitly represent the content of text repositories in personalisable semantic content networks. We describe the proposed basic network that can be realised on short-term using minimal product model information as well as various extensions towards a full-fledged added value integration of document-based and model-based information.}, subject = {Bauwerk}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{BrehmMost2003, author = {Brehm, Maik and Most, Thomas}, title = {A Four-Node Plane EAS-Element for Stochastic Nonlinear Materials}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.282}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-2825}, year = {2003}, abstract = {Iso-parametric finite elements with linear shape functions show in general a too stiff element behavior, called locking. By the investigation of structural parts under bending loading the so-called shear locking appears, because these elements can not reproduce pure bending modes. Many studies dealt with the locking problem and a number of methods to avoid the undesirable effects have been developed. Two well known methods are the >Assumed Natural Strain< (ANS) method and the >Enhanced Assumed Strain< (EAS) method. In this study the EAS method is applied to a four-node plane element with four EAS-parameters. The paper will describe the well-known linear formulation, its extension to nonlinear materials and the modeling of material uncertainties with random fields. For nonlinear material behavior the EAS parameters can not be determined directly. Here the problem is solved by using an internal iteration at the element level, which is much more efficient and stable than the determination via a global iteration. To verify the deterministic element behavior the results of common test examples are presented for linear and nonlinear materials. The modeling of material uncertainties is done by point-discretized random fields. To show the applicability of the element for stochastic finite element calculations Latin Hypercube Sampling was applied to investigate the stochastic hardening behavior of a cantilever beam with nonlinear material. The enhanced linear element can be applied as an alternative to higher-order finite elements where more nodes are necessary. The presented element formulation can be used in a similar manner to improve stochastic linear solid elements.}, subject = {Nichtlineare Mechanik}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{BedardMoraRivard2004, author = {B{\´e}dard, Claude and Mora, Rodrigo and Rivard, Hugues}, title = {A Framework for Computer-Aided Conceptual Design of Building Structures}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.101}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1018}, year = {2004}, abstract = {This paper describes a framework for computer-aided conceptual design of building structures that results from building architectural considerations. The central task that is carried out during conceptual design is the synthesis of the structural system. This paper proposes a methodology for the synthesis of structural solutions. Given the nature of architectural constraints, user-model interactivity is devised as the most suitable computer methodology for driving the structural synthesis process. Taking advantage of the hierarchical organization of the structural system, this research proposes a top-down approach for structural synthesis. Through hierarchical refinement, the approach lends itself to the synthesis of global and local structural solutions. The components required for implementing the proposed methodology are briefly described. The main components have been incorporated in a proof-of-concept prototype that is being tested and validated with actual buildings.}, subject = {Konzipieren }, language = {en} } @inproceedings{HaefnerEckardtKoenke2003, author = {H{\"a}fner, Stefan and Eckardt, Stefan and K{\"o}nke, Carsten}, title = {A geometrical inclusion-matrix model for the finite element analysis of concrete at multiple scales}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.301}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-3018}, year = {2003}, abstract = {This paper introduces a method to generate adequate inclusion-matrix geometries of concrete in two and three dimensions, which are independent of any specific numerical discretization. The article starts with an analysis on shapes of natural aggregates and discusses corresponding mathematical realizations. As a first prototype a two-dimensional generation of a mesoscale model is introduced. Particle size distribution functions are analysed and prepared for simulating an adequate three-dimensional representation of the aggregates within a concrete structure. A sample geometry of a three-dimensional test cube is generated and the finite element analysis of its heterogeneous geometry by a uniform mesh is presented. Concluding, aspects of a multiscale analysis are discussed and possible enhancements are proposed.}, subject = {Beton}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{RickeltReese2004, author = {Rickelt, Christian and Reese, Stefanie}, title = {A model adaptive and model reduction strategy combining system-theoretical methods and substructuring}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.151}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1516}, year = {2004}, abstract = {This paper focuses on a new three-level discretisation strategy which enables the transition between continuum/structural (I) and structural/black box modelling (II). The transition (I) is realised by means of a model adaptive concept based on an innovative finite element technology. For transition (II) we apply the truncated balanced realisation method (TBR). The latter represents an established system theoretical model reduction technique which is here combined with a novel substructure technique. The approach provides a modular concept to facilitate the computational analysis of complex structures. The final goal is to apply the strategy to life time estimation.}, subject = {Adaptives System}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{Montag1997, author = {Montag, U.}, title = {A New Efficient Concept for Elasto-plastic Simulations of Shell Responses}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.436}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-4364}, year = {1997}, abstract = {For the analysis of arbitrary, by Finite Elements discretized shell structures, an efficient numerical simulation strategy with quadratic convergence including geometrically and physically nonlinear effects will be presented. In the beginning, a Finite-Rotation shell theory allowing constant shear deformations across the shell thickness is given in an isoparametric formulation. The assumed-strain concept enables the derivation of a locking-free finite element. The Layered Approach will be applied to ensure a sufficiently precise prediction of the propagation of plastic zones even throughout the shell thickness. The Riks-Wempner-Wessels global iteration scheme will be enhanced by a Line-Search procedure to ensure the tracing of nonlinear deformation paths with rather great load steps even in the post-peak range. The elastic-plastic material model includes isotropic hardening. A new Operator-Split return algorithm ensures considerably exact solution of the initial-value problem even for greater load steps. The combination with consistently linearized constitutive equations ensures quadratic convergence in a close neighbourhood to the exact solution. Finally, several examples will demonstrate accuracy and numerical efficiency of the developed algorithm.}, subject = {Schale}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{Oeljeklaus2003, author = {Oeljeklaus, Michael}, title = {A Non-Modal Structural-Damage-Location Method and its Application}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.339}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-3397}, year = {2003}, abstract = {The paper is about model based parameter identification and damage localization of elastomechanical systems using input and output measurements in the frequency domain. An adaptation of the Projective Input Residual Method to subsystem damage identification is presented. For this purpose the projected residuals were adapted with respect to a given subsystem to be analysed. Based on the gradients of these projected subsystem residuals a damage indicator was introduced which is sensitive to parameter changes and structural damages in this subsystem. Since the computations are done w.r.t. the smaller dimension of a subsystem this indicator shows a computational performance gain compared to the non-subsystem approach. This gain in efficiency makes the indicator applicable in online-monitoring and online-damage-diagnosis where continuous and fast data processing is required. The presented application of the indicator to a gantry robot could illustrate the ability of the indicator to indicate and locate real damage of a complex structure. Since in civil engineering applications the system input is often unknown, further investigations will focus on the output-only case since the generalization of the presented methods to this case will broaden its application spectrum.}, subject = {Bruchmechanik}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{TahaSherifHegger2004, author = {Taha, M. M. Reda and Sherif, Alaa and Hegger, Josef}, title = {A nouvelle approach for predicting the shear cracking angle in RC and PC beams using artificial neural networks}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.107}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1071}, year = {2004}, abstract = {The truss model for predicting shear resistance of reinforced concrete beams has usually been criticized because of its underestimation of the concrete shear strength especially for beams with low shear reinforcement. Two challengers are commonly encountered in any truss model and are responsible for its inaccurate shear strength prediction. First: the cracking angle is usually assumed empirically and second the shear contribution of the arching action is usually neglected. This research introduces a nouvelle approach, by using Artificial Neural Network (ANN) for accurately evaluating the shear cracking angle of reinforced and prestressed concrete beams. The model inputs include the beam geometry, concrete strength, the shear reinforcement ratio and the prestressing stress if any. ...}, subject = {Neuronales Netz}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{HalfmannRankGluecketal.2000, author = {Halfmann, Ansgar and Rank, Ernst and Gl{\"u}ck, M. and Breuer, M. and Durst, F.}, title = {A partitioned solution approach for the fluid-structure interaction of wind and thin-walled structures}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.585}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-5858}, year = {2000}, abstract = {In many engineering applications two or more different interacting systems require the numer-ical solution of so-called multifield problems. In civil engineering the interaction of fluid and structures plays an important role, i.e. for fabric tensile structures of light and flexible materials often used for large roof systems, capacious umbrellas or canopies. Whereas powerful numerical simulation techniques have been established in structural engineering as well as in fluid mechan-ics, only relatively few approaches to simulate the interaction of fluids with civil engineering constructions have been presented. To determine the wind loads on complex structures, it is still state-of-the-art to apply semi-empirical, strongly simplifying methods or to perform expensive ex-periments in wind tunnels. In this paper an approach of a coupled fluid-structure simulation will be presented for membrane and thin shell structures. The interaction is described by the struc-tural deformation as response to wind forces, resulting in a modification of the fluid flow domain. Besides a realistic determination of the wind loads, information on the structural stability can be obtained. The so-called partitioned solution is based on an iterative frame algorithm, integrating different codes for Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and for Computational Structural Dy-namics (CSD) in an explicit or an implicit time-stepping procedure. All data exchange between the two different applications is performed via a neutral geometric model provided by a coupling interface. A conservative interpolation method is used for the interpolation of the nodal loads. The time-dependent motion of the structure requires a dynamic modification of the different grids and a redefinition of the Navier-Stokes equations in an Arbitrary Langrangian Eulerian (ALE) formulation. As an example for the present implementation, results of a coupled fluid-structure simulation for a textile membrane canopy will be presented.}, subject = {Tragwerk}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{RueppelMeissnerGreb2004, author = {Rueppel, Uwe and Meißner, Udo F. and Greb, Steffen}, title = {A Petri Net based Method for Distributed Process Modelling in Structural Engineering}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.133}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1338}, year = {2004}, abstract = {The contribution introduces a method for the distributed process modelling in order to support the process orientation in Structural Engineering, i.e., the modelling, analysis and management of planning processes. The approach is based on the Petri Net theory for the modelling of planning processes and workflows in Structural Engineering. Firstly, a central and coarse process model serves as a pre-structuring system for the detailed modelling of the technical planning activities. Secondly, the involved planning participants generate distributed process models with detailed technical workflow information. Finally, these distributed process models will be combined in the central workflow net. The final net is of great importance for the process orientation in Structural Engineering, i.e., the identification, publication, analysis, optimization and finally the management of planning processes.}, subject = {Ingenieurbau}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{FahrigNachtweyGellert2004, author = {Fahrig, Torsten and Nachtwey, Bj{\"o}rn and Gellert, Sebastian}, title = {A Product Model based Approach to Interactive CAE Design Optimization}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.190}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1901}, year = {2004}, abstract = {We present a software prototype for fluid flow problems in civil engineering, which combines essential features of Computational Steering approaches with efficient methods for model transfer and high performance computing. The main components of the system are described: - The modeler with a focus on the data management of the product model - The pre-processing and the post-processing toolkit - The simulation kernel based on the Lattice Boltzmann method - The required hardware for real-time computing}, subject = {Produktmodell}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{KitagawaTanakaFuruta2004, author = {Kitagawa, Estuji and Tanaka, Shigenori and Furuta, Hitoshi}, title = {A research about the automatic construction of Web/3D model house from 2D digital pictures}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.170}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1702}, year = {2004}, abstract = {In recent years, the survey is performed for repair, such as a bridge and a building built in past, spending great expense. And it is anxious for the survey technique that doesn't need cost and time more. Then, we made an idea of the technique of precise 3D model creation by 2D pictures. However, the technique of performing the improvement in accuracy of convergent photographing and automatic acquisition of corresponding points was not established. Therefore, in this research, we try to obtain a semi-automation of corresponding points acquisition from initial corresponding points and the improvement in accuracy of convergent photographing. Moreover, we applied the research to the used house of Japanese real estate, and the applicable field was selected as the high needs of the residence of 3D model. And we developed the system that everyone could create Web / 3D model house by VRML easily without requiring expensive apparatuses or expertise.}, subject = {Architektur}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{Skrinar1997, author = {Skrinar, Matjaz}, title = {A simple FEM Beam Element with an Arbitrary Number of Cracks}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.428}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-4287}, year = {1997}, abstract = {To fulfil safety requirements the changes in the static and/or dynamic behaviour of the structure must be analysed with great care. These changes are often caused by local reduction of the stiffness of the structure caused by the irregularities in the structure, as for example cracks. In simple structures such analysis can be performed directly, by solving equations of motion, but for more complex structures a different approach, usually numerical, must be applied. The problem of crack implementation into the structure behaviour has been studied by many authors who have usually modelled the crack as a massless rotational spring of suitable stiffness placed at the beam at the location where the crack occurs. Recently, the numerical procedure for the computation of the stiffness matrix for a beam element with a single transverse crack has been replaced with the element stiffness matrix written in fully symbolic form. A detailed comparison of the results obtained by using 200 2D finite elements with those obtained with a single cracked beam element has confirmed the usefulness of such element.}, subject = {Finite-Elemente-Methode}, language = {en} }