TY - CHAP A1 - Bernstein, Swanhild A1 - Richter, Matthias T1 - The Use of Genetic Algorithms in Finite Element Model Identification N2 - A realistic and reliable model is an important precondition for the simulation of revitalization tasks and the estimation of system properties of existing buildings. Thereby, the main focus lies on the parameter identification, the optimization strategies and the preparation of experiments. As usual structures are modeled by the finite element method. This as well as other techniques are based on idealizations and empiric material properties. Within one theory the parameters of the model should be approximated by gradually performed experiments and their analysis. This approximation method is performed by solving an optimization problem, which is usually non-convex, of high dimension and possesses a non-differentiable objective function. Therefore we use an optimization procedure based on genetic algorithms which was implemented by using the program package SLang... KW - Finite-Elemente-Methode KW - Genetischer Algorithmus Y1 - 2003 U6 - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-2769 ER - TY - CHAP A1 - Brehm, Maik A1 - Most, Thomas T1 - A Four-Node Plane EAS-Element for Stochastic Nonlinear Materials N2 - 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. KW - Nichtlineare Mechanik KW - Finite-Elemente-Methode KW - Zufallsvariable Y1 - 2003 U6 - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-2825 ER - TY - CHAP A1 - Häfner, Stefan A1 - Eckardt, Stefan A1 - Könke, Carsten T1 - A geometrical inclusion-matrix model for the finite element analysis of concrete at multiple scales N2 - 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. KW - Beton KW - Dreidimensionales Modell KW - Finite-Elemente-Methode Y1 - 2003 U6 - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-3018 ER - TY - CHAP A1 - Milbradt, Peter T1 - Stabilisierte Finite Elemente in der Hydrodynamik N2 - Hydro- und morphodynamischen Prozesse in Binnengewässern und im Küstennahbereich erzeugen hochkomplexe Phänomene. Zur Beurteilung der Entwicklung von Küstenzohnen, von Flussbetten sowie von Eingriffen des Menschen in Form von Schutzbauwerken sind geeignete numerische Modellwerkzeuge notwendig. Es wird ein holistischer Modellansatz zur Approximation gekoppelter Seegangs-, Strömungs- und Morphodynamischer Prozesse auf der Basis stabilisierter Finiter Elemente vorgestellt. Der Großteil der Modellgleichungen der Hydro- und Morphodynamik sind Transportgleichungen. Dem Transportcharakter dieser Gleichungen entsprechend wird ein stabilisiertes Finites Element Verfahren auf Dreiecken vorgestellt. Die vorgestellte Approximation entspricht einem streamline upwinding Petrov-Galerkin-Verfahrens für vektorwertige mehrdimensionale Probleme, bei dem der Fehler eines Standard-Galerkin-Verfahrens mit Hilfe eines Upwinding-Koeffizienten minimiert wird. Die Wahl des Upwinding-Koeffizienten ist übertragbar auf andere Problemklassen und basiert ausschließlich auf dem Charakter der zugrundeliegene Das Modell wurde für Seegangs- und Strömungs-Untersuchungen im Jade-Weser-Ästuar an der deutschen Nordseeküste eingesetzt. KW - Hydrodynamik KW - Finite-Elemente-Methode Y1 - 2003 U6 - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-3327 ER - TY - CHAP A1 - Milbradt, Peter A1 - Schwöppe, Axel T1 - Finite Element Approximation auf der Basis geometrischer Zellen N2 - Die Methode der Finiten Elemente ist ein numerisches Verfahren zur Interpolation vorgegebener Werte und zur numerischen Approximation von Lösungen stationärer oder instationärer partieller Differentialgleichungen bzw. Systemen partieller Differentialgleichungen. Grundlage dieser Verfahren ist die Formulierung geeigneter Finiter Elemente und Finiter Element Zerlegungen. Finite Elemente besitzen in der Regel eine geometrische Basis bestehend aus Strecken im eindimensionalen, Drei- oder Vierecken im zweidimensionalen und Tetra- oder Hexaedern im dreidimensionalen euklidischen Raum, eine Menge von Freiheitsgraden und eine Basis von Funktionen. Die geometrische Basis eines Finiten Elements wird verallgemeinert als geometrische Zelle formuliert. Diese geschlossene geometrische Formulierung führt zu einer geometrieunabhängigen Definition der Basisfunktionen eines Finiten Elements in den Zellkoordinaten der geometrischen Zelle. Finite Elemente auf der Basis geometrischer Zellen werden als Bestandteile Finiter Element Zerlegungen in Finiten Element Interpolationen und Finiten Element Approximationen verwendet. Die Finiten Element Approximationen werden am Beispiel der 2-dimensionalen Diffusionsgleichung über das Standard-Galerkin-Verfahren ermittelt. KW - Finite-Elemente-Methode KW - Approximation Y1 - 2003 U6 - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-3333 ER - TY - CHAP A1 - Popova, E. D. A1 - Datcheva, Maria A1 - Iankov, Roumen T1 - Mechanical Models with Interval Parameters N2 - In this paper we consider modelling of composite material with inclusions where the elastic material properties of both matrix and inclusions are uncertain and vary within prescribed bounds. Such mechanical systems, involving interval uncertainties and modelled by finite element method, can be described by parameter dependent systems of linear interval equations and process variables depending on the system solution. A newly developed hybrid interval approach for solving parametric interval linear systems is applied to the considered model and the results are compared to other interval methods. The hybrid approach provides very sharp bounds for the process variables - element strains and stresses. The sources for overestimation when dealing with interval computations are demonstrated. Based on the element strains and stresses, we introduce a definition for the values of nodal strains and stresses by using a set-theoretic approach. KW - Verbundwerkstoff KW - Modellierung KW - Finite-Elemente-Methode Y1 - 2003 U6 - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-3482 ER - TY - CHAP A1 - Zolotov, Alexander B. A1 - Akimov, Pavel T1 - Discrete-continual Finite Element Method of Analysis for Three-dimensional Curvilinear Structures N2 - This paper is devoted to discrete-continual finite element method (DCFEM) of analysis for three-dimensional curvilinear structures. Operational and variational formulations of the problem in the ring coordinate system are presented. The discrete-continual design model for structures with constant physical and geometrical parameters in longitudinal direction is offered on the basis of so-called curvilinear discrete-continual finite elements. Element coordinate system, approximation of nodal unknowns, construction of element nodal load vector are under consideration. Element system of differential equations is formulated with use of special generalized block-structured stiffness matrix of discrete-continual finite element. Local differential relations are formulated. Resultant multipoint boundary problem for system of ordinary differential equations is given. Method of analytical solution of multipoint boundary problems in structural analysis is offered as well. Its major peculiarities include universality, computer-oriented algorithm involving theory of distributions, computational stability, optimal conditionality of resultant systems, partial Jordan decomposition of matrix of coefficients, eliminating necessity of calculation of root vectors. Brief information concerning developed software is provided. KW - Raumtragwerk KW - Kreis KW - Finite-Elemente-Methode Y1 - 2003 U6 - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-3848 ER -