Assessment of the accuracy of homogenization in finite element analysis of grid plates under transverse loads

Cagdas I. U.

ENGINEERING COMPUTATIONS, vol.27, no.5-6, pp.676-693, 2010 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 27 Issue: 5-6
  • Publication Date: 2010
  • Doi Number: 10.1108/02644401011062081
  • Journal Name: ENGINEERING COMPUTATIONS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.676-693
  • Keywords: Loading (physics), Finite element analysis, Construction engineering, Structural analysis, LATTICE STRUCTURES, COMPOSITE, SHELLS
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to assess the accuracy of homogenization or the smeared stiffness approach in analyzing quadrigrid plates under transverse loads by comparing two distinct finite element solutions. The grid is assumed to be made of homogeneous isotropic material. However, the numerical solution procedure adopted here is applicable to grids made of unidirectional composite ribs.