A general purpose finite element system code via computationally effective hybrid formulation (Q1820632)

An accurate hybrid stress finite element system code is present to perform static and dynamic simulation analyses of structures by introducing automatic hierarchical generation of modified hybrid stress type finite elements. High-precision finite element generation is greatly facilitated by the use of an exclusively exact analytical integration scheme to annihilate spurious mechanisms and to enhance the reliability and efficiency of rank-sufficient models. A computer algorithm that permits identification and symbolic treatment of all distinct polynomial terms produces alleviation of compute resources required by full-order numerical quadratures and makes cost-effective exact matrix integrals amenable to the hybrid stress models. Unlike its practical alternatives which rely on heuristic schemes, the code's solution methodology rests upon the traditional mechanical notions with the guidance and insight provided by the systematic framework of the modified hybrid stress modelling. The code is written in standard Fortran IV and has a modular structure allowing the user to easily make necessary modifications and additions of evolving concepts. Practical efficiency of this accurate, robust and cost-effective system code manifests itself in numerical applications.