A Variable-Length Rational Finite Element Based on the Absolute Nodal Coordinate Formulation

The variable-length arbitrary Lagrange–Euler absolute nodal coordinate formulation (ALE-ANCF) finite element, which employs nonrational interpolating polynomials, cannot exactly describe rational cubic Bezier curves such as conic and circular curves. The rational absolute nodal coordinate formulatio...

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Main Authors: Zhishen Ding, Bin Ouyang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-02-01
Series:Machines
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1702/10/3/174