Numerical solution of a bending-torsion model for elastic rods

Autor: Sören Bartels, Philipp Reiter
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2020
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DOI: 10.25673/108827
Popis: Aiming at simulating elastic rods, we discretize a rod model based on a general theory of hyperelasticity for inextensible and unshearable rods. After reviewing this model and discussing topological effects of periodic rods, we prove convergence of the discretized functionals and stability of a corresponding discrete flow. Our experiments numerically confirm thresholds, e.g., for Michell’s instability, and indicate a complex energy landscape, in particular in the presence of impermeability.
Databáze: OpenAIRE