The applications of generalized variational principles in nonlinear structural analysis (Q684485)

This paper discusses the generalized variational principles founded by the technique of Lagrangian multipliers in structural mechanics and analyzes the nonlinear statically indeterminate structures. It is assumed that the stress-strain relationship of the materials of structures has the form \(\sigma=B\varepsilon^{1/m}\) or \(\tau=C\gamma^{1/m}\). Several examples are given to illustrate statically indeterminate structures such as the trusses, beams, frames and torsional bars.