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Linear and Non Linear Analysis

A linear static analysis assumes a linear relationship between forces and displacements, resulting in a constant stiffness matrix and relatively fast solving process, making it suitable for initial estimates. A nonlinear analysis accounts for nonlinear effects from large deformations, elastic-plastic materials, and contact, requiring a variable stiffness matrix and more complex solving strategy. While modern software enables nonlinear analyses, care must be taken to properly specify model and solution parameters and take a planned, logical approach to ensure valid, appropriate solutions. Nonlinearity can originate from materials, geometry, loading conditions and constraints.

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Linear and Non Linear Analysis

A linear static analysis assumes a linear relationship between forces and displacements, resulting in a constant stiffness matrix and relatively fast solving process, making it suitable for initial estimates. A nonlinear analysis accounts for nonlinear effects from large deformations, elastic-plastic materials, and contact, requiring a variable stiffness matrix and more complex solving strategy. While modern software enables nonlinear analyses, care must be taken to properly specify model and solution parameters and take a planned, logical approach to ensure valid, appropriate solutions. Nonlinearity can originate from materials, geometry, loading conditions and constraints.

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Linear static analysis

A linear static analysis is an analysis where a linear relation holds between applied forces and
displacements. In practice, this is applicable to structural problems where stresses remain in
the linear elastic range of the used material. In a linear static analysis the model’s stiffness
matrix is constant, and the solving process is relatively short compared to a nonlinear analysis
on the same model. Therefore, for a first estimate, the linear static analysis is often used prior
to performing a full nonlinear analysis.
Nonlinear analysis
A nonlinear analysis is an analysis where a nonlinear relation holds between applied forces and
displacements. Nonlinear effects can originate from geometrical nonlinearity’s (i.e., large
deformations), material nonlinearity’s (i.e., elasto-plastic material), and contact. These effects
result in a stiffness matrix which is not constant during the load application. This is opposed to
the linear static analysis, where the stiffness matrix remained constant. As a result, a different
solving strategy is required for the nonlinear analysis and therefore a different solver.
Modern analysis software makes it possible to obtain solutions to nonlinear problems.
However, experienced skill is required to determine their validity and these analyses can easily
be inappropriate. Care should be taken to specify appropriate model and solution parameters.
Understanding the problem, the role played by these parameters and a planned and logical
approach will do much to ensure a successful solution.
The source of this nonlinearity can be attributed to multiple system properties, for example,
materials, geometry, nonlinear loading and constraints. Here are some examples…
Geometric Nonlinearity
In analyses involving geometric nonlinearity, changes in geometry as the structure deforms are
considered in formulating the constitutive and equilibrium equations. Many engineering
applications such as metal forming, tire analysis, and medical device analysis require the use of
large deformation analysis based on geometric nonlinearity. Small deformation analysis based
on geometric nonlinearity is required for some applications, like analysis involving cables,
arches and shells.
Material Nonlinearity
Material nonlinearity involves the nonlinear behavior of a material based on a current
deformation, deformation history, rate of deformation, temperature, pressure, and so on.
Examples of nonlinear material models are large strain (visco) elasto-plasticity and
hyperelasticity (rubber and plastic materials).
Constraint and Contact Nonlinearity
Constraint nonlinearity in a system can occur if kinematic constraints are present in the model.
The kinematic degrees-of-freedom of a model can be constrained by imposing restrictions on its
movement.

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