Precise Integration Method of Pseudo-Dynamic Testing of Structures

Abstract

Based on nonlinear precise integration method, two new numerical integration methods of pseudo-dynamic test of structures are presented. One is explicit predict-correct, four order accuracy and multistep method avoiding calculating the inversion of the state matrix. The other is implicit predict-correct, four order accuracy and multistep method that need calculate the inversion of the state matrix. Since their accuracies are superior to the central difference method by enlarging time step and their stabilities are better, the structural systems of multi-degree of freedom could be well tested and the testing work would be largely reduced. Finally, a pseudo-dynamic test of combined tube structure has been executed with the explicit multi-step method.