SAP-A structural analysis program for linear systems: Nuclear Eng. and Des., Vol 25, (1973) No 2, pp 257–274

Large user-oriented systems of programs

Large user-oriented systems of programs for structural analysis and design: Jezernik, A., Miller, M. C.Nuclear Eng. and Des. Vol 27 No 2 (May 1974) pp 238–273

📂 Article 📅 1975 🏛 Elsevier Science 🌐 English ⚖ 140 KB

Describes some of the limitations and difficulties of the finite element method and discusses implications in relation to the analysis of bridge and building structures. The main limitations of the method are related to difficulties encountered in: (i) cost; (ii) complexity; (iii) convergence proble