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A numerical analysis of contact and limit-point behavior in a class of problems of finite elastic deformation

T. Endo, J. T. Oden, E. B. Becker and T. Miller
Journal:Computers & Structures
Volume: 18, Number: 5, page: 899-910, 1984

    Abstract    
Finite element methods for the analysis of bifurcations, limit-point behavior, and unilateral frictionless contact of elastic bodies undergoing finite deformation are presented. Particular attention is given to the development and application of Riks-type algorithms for the analysis of limit points and exterior penalty methods for handling the unilateral constraints. Applications focus on the problem of finite axisymmetric deformations, snap-through, and inflation of thick rubber spherical shells.
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