Abstract
AbstractA numerical strategy for the simulation of structural modifications by virtual distortions is proposed. Two cases of structural modification are considered: the first concerns modifications of material distribution, and the second modifications of local constitutive relations (e.g. unilateral constraints for stresses or deformations). A formaulation of the fundamental equations of the simulation method is presented. These equations are applicable to the general structural modification problem of a truss‐like structure. Then numerical algorithms which refer to particular applications, such as progressive collapse analysis or the analysis of structures with gaps, are discussed.The versatility of the method is illustrated with a number of examples, and the computational advantages of structural modification by the virtual distortion method are discussed.
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