Abstract
Applied Element Method (AEM) is an efficient tool for analysing structures numerically. It has a few benefits when conventional methods are concerned. In conventional numerical methods, node-to-node connection is important. Hence, when elements of different sizes are to be connected, transition elements will have to be used. In AEM, rigid elements are connected to each other with the help of springs. Therefore, node-to-node connection is not required. In this paper, some plane stress problems are analysed using AEM. For this, two-dimensional (2D) element is made use of. Continuous beam and 2D frame are analysed using AEM. The results show that AEM is able to analyse beams and frames accurately. Modal analysis of beam clamped on one end and hinged at the other end, gave accurate first natural frequency and mode shape. It was also possible to perform nonlinear analysis of cantilever beam accurately.
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