Least-squares Smoothed Shape Functions for Constructing Field-Consistent Timoshenko Beam Elements

This paper presents an approach for constructing field-consistent Timoshenko beam elements using least-squares smoothed (LSS) shape functions. The variational basis for shear strain redistribution is thoroughly explained, leading to the derivation of LSS shape functions for linear, quadratic, and c...

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Main Authors: Foek Tjong Wong, Henokh G. Tjahyono, Sugiyono Hartono, Timothy A. Setiabudi
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Language:English
Published: Petra Christian University 2025-03-01
Series:Civil Engineering Dimension
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Online Access:https://ced.petra.ac.id/index.php/civ/article/view/30421
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Sugiyono Hartono
Timothy A. Setiabudi
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description This paper presents an approach for constructing field-consistent Timoshenko beam elements using least-squares smoothed (LSS) shape functions. The variational basis for shear strain redistribution is thoroughly explained, leading to the derivation of LSS shape functions for linear, quadratic, and cubic Timoshenko beam elements. These elements are then applied to linear static analysis, bifurcation buckling analysis, and free vibration analysis of prismatic and tapered beams. Numerical tests demonstrate that the LSS-based beam elements effectively eliminate shear locking and provide accurate, reliable results. Their performance is comparable to the discrete shear gap technique but with a simpler implementation procedure. The LSS shape function approach offers a practical and efficient alternative for achieving field consistency in Timoshenko beam elements, with potential applications in enhanced finite element methods (FEMs) such as isogeometric FEM and Kriging-based FEM.
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spelling doaj-art-7f99a0bf7d0548fbabc107570615718a2025-08-20T03:40:21ZengPetra Christian UniversityCivil Engineering Dimension1410-95301979-570X2025-03-0127110.9744/ced.27.1.22-32Least-squares Smoothed Shape Functions for Constructing Field-Consistent Timoshenko Beam ElementsFoek Tjong Wong0Henokh G. Tjahyono1Sugiyono Hartono2Timothy A. Setiabudi3Petra Christian UniversityAlumnus Petra Christian UniversityAlumnus Petra Christian UniversityAlumnus Petra Christian University This paper presents an approach for constructing field-consistent Timoshenko beam elements using least-squares smoothed (LSS) shape functions. The variational basis for shear strain redistribution is thoroughly explained, leading to the derivation of LSS shape functions for linear, quadratic, and cubic Timoshenko beam elements. These elements are then applied to linear static analysis, bifurcation buckling analysis, and free vibration analysis of prismatic and tapered beams. Numerical tests demonstrate that the LSS-based beam elements effectively eliminate shear locking and provide accurate, reliable results. Their performance is comparable to the discrete shear gap technique but with a simpler implementation procedure. The LSS shape function approach offers a practical and efficient alternative for achieving field consistency in Timoshenko beam elements, with potential applications in enhanced finite element methods (FEMs) such as isogeometric FEM and Kriging-based FEM. https://ced.petra.ac.id/index.php/civ/article/view/30421Timoshenko beam elementfield consistencyleast-squares smoothed shape functionshear lockingbifurcation bucklingfree vibration
spellingShingle Foek Tjong Wong
Henokh G. Tjahyono
Sugiyono Hartono
Timothy A. Setiabudi
Least-squares Smoothed Shape Functions for Constructing Field-Consistent Timoshenko Beam Elements
Civil Engineering Dimension
Timoshenko beam element
field consistency
least-squares smoothed shape function
shear locking
bifurcation buckling
free vibration
title Least-squares Smoothed Shape Functions for Constructing Field-Consistent Timoshenko Beam Elements
title_full Least-squares Smoothed Shape Functions for Constructing Field-Consistent Timoshenko Beam Elements
title_fullStr Least-squares Smoothed Shape Functions for Constructing Field-Consistent Timoshenko Beam Elements
title_full_unstemmed Least-squares Smoothed Shape Functions for Constructing Field-Consistent Timoshenko Beam Elements
title_short Least-squares Smoothed Shape Functions for Constructing Field-Consistent Timoshenko Beam Elements
title_sort least squares smoothed shape functions for constructing field consistent timoshenko beam elements
topic Timoshenko beam element
field consistency
least-squares smoothed shape function
shear locking
bifurcation buckling
free vibration
url https://ced.petra.ac.id/index.php/civ/article/view/30421
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