Formulation and analysis of variational methods for time integration of linear elastodynamics (Q2564585)

A general framework for variational formulations of linear elastodynamics is introduced. Variational formulations which originate from the principle of minimum potential energy, the Hellinger-Reissner principle and the Hu-Washizu principle are considered. They are characterized by the weak enforcement of the velocity-displacement relation and of the initial displacement and velocity. Special cases are obtained by a priori enforcement of these conditions. The time integration algorithms obtained by discretizing in the space and time domains are studied with reference to accuracy, stability and high-frequency behaviour.