DEVELOPMENT OF HYBRID STRESS FINITE ELEMENTS BASED ON THE BEAM-COLUMN THEORY FOR FRAME STRUCTURES WITH WALL MEMBERS

Abstract

The purpose of the present study is to develop the new series of hybrid stress finite elements based on the beam-column theory, and to construct the structures analysis system, for wall structures and/or frame structures with wall members. Outline and construction of the present structures analysis system are summarized. Using the ordinary assumed displacement finite element, the Winkler's spring element is formulated in addition to hybrid stress Timoshenko's beam-column, 2D and connection elements that has been shown in the previous papers. Also, several numerical tests are performed, and the availability and the applicability of the present structures analysis system and/or approach are, discussed and examined.