Sivakumar, Markandu <br/><br/>
Development of degenerate finite elements for combined flexural and torsional analysis of thin-walled structures 

 - Bangkok :  Asian Institute of Technology,  1982 
 - iv, 73 p. 
 - Thesis ;  no. ST-82-21 .
 - Asian Institute of Technology.  Thesis ;  no. ST-82-21 .
<br/><br/> A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering School of Engineering and Technology 
<br/><br/>Thesis (M.Eng.)- Asian Institute of Technology, 1982 
<br/><br/> The present study is conducted on a general finite element application to the class of combined flexure-torsion problems for beams of thin-walled cross-sections. Three finite elements for such a purpose are degenerated from  the three dimensional field equations, using certain assumptions justified for thin-walled sections. By this method, effects of warping restraint condition can be fully accommodated. Various examples are presented to illustrate the versatility and effectiveness of the derived elements in practical analysis of thin-walled members. 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Thin-walled structures