C1-continuous space-time discretization based on Hamilton’s law of varying action

We develop a class of C 1 -continuous time integration methods that are applicable to conservative problems in elastodynamics. These methods are based on Hamilton’s law of varying action. From the action of the continuous system we derive a spatially and temporally weak form of the governing equilib...

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Main Authors: Mergel, J, Sauer, R, Ober-Blobaum, S
Format: Journal article
Published: Wiley 2016