Virtual Distortion Method

Inhaltsverzeichnis

• 1. Analysis of initial stresses and deformations caused by virtual distortions.
• 1.1. Distortions in elastic body.
• 1.2. Analysis of stresses and deformations caused by distortions.
• 1.3. Examples of structures with distortions.
• 1.4. Distortions in biphase body.
• 1.5. Surface distortions.
• 2. Simulation by virtual distortions.
• 2.1. Simulation of geometrical and physical modifications in structures.
• 2.2. Simulation of shape modifications in continuous bodies.
• 3. Optimal control by means of imposed virtual distortions.
• 3.1. Passive control of stresses (prestress).
• 3.2. Quasi-statical active control problems.
• 3.3. Active damping of vibration.
• 3.4. Active strategy of avoiding resonance.
• References.