Solving postbuckling collapse of structures (Q1069737)

This paper overviews the current state of solution schemes used to solve pre- and postbuckling problems. Main emphasis will be given to (i) defining the generic features of buckling, (ii) outline the shortcomings associated with classical incremental Newton-Raphson type schemes, (iii) introducing the constrained incremental Newton-Raphson methodology, (iv) review capacities of various currently available general purpose codes, and (v) point out several areas of further investigation.