Abstract
In Part I [ Comput. Struct. 19, 865–877 (1984)], a comprehensive survey is provided for the formulation and solution techniques of finite element applications in nonlinear continuum mechanics problems. In this paper we extend the survey to cover incompressibility constraints and software aspects. Various methods of incorporating incompressibility constraints in the finite element formulation are discussed. The extension of these methods to account for nonlinear structural analysis is discussed. An emphasis is put on the numerical aspects of various techniques. In the software aspects, a discussion of various tools for solving nonlinear continuum mechanics problems is given. These are the general purpose programs, the special purpose programs, and the programming systems. A practical working practical example is outlined to aid in the assessment of various tools in view of specific problem requirements.
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