A catenary element for the analysis of cable structures

Authors
Peng, W Sun, BN Tang, JC
Citation
W. Peng et al., A catenary element for the analysis of cable structures, APP MATH ME, 20(5), 1999, pp. 532-534
Citations number
2
Categorie Soggetti
Mechanical Engineering
Journal title
APPLIED MATHEMATICS AND MECHANICS-ENGLISH EDITION
ISSN journal
02534827 → ACNP
Volume
20
Issue
5
Year of publication
1999
Pages
532 - 534
Database
ISI
SICI code
0253-4827(199905)20:5<532:ACEFTA>2.0.ZU;2-1
Abstract
Based on analytical equations, a catenary element is presented for the fini te element analysis of cable structures. Compared with usually used element (3-node element, 5-node element), a program with the proposed element is of less computer time and better accuracy.