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http://dx.doi.org/10.12989/sem.2003.15.1.151

A spatial displacement model for horizontally curved beams  

Jiang, Z.G. (College of Engineering, National University of Defense Science and Technology)
Luo, Q.Z. (Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture, University of Foshan)
Tang, J. (Department of Building and Construction, City University of Hong Kong)
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Structural Engineering and Mechanics / v.15, no.1, 2003 , pp. 151-157 More about this Journal
Abstract
A new approach to the analysis of horizontally curved beams is presented in this paper. The proposed method simplifies a two-dimensional structure into a one-dimensional structure just like a normal beam for structural analysis and, therefore, reduces the computational effort significantly.
Keywords
curved beam; finite element; force method; stiffness method;
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