The Numerical Simulation of the Flexible Element Deformation with Nonlinear Relay Character

Abstract

Flexible thin-walled shell structures with controlled deformation are widely used in various fields of modern technology. They have a number of advantages, among which the most important is to maintain the unchanged composition of the working environment. The deformation of shell elements is essentially a nonlinear process. The main relations of the version of the theory of thin axisymmetric shells are known. The article describes in detail the algorithm for solving the problem of thermobimetallic shell having a controlled discrete displacement. When using the proposed design algorithm, it is possible to implement the required nonlinear deformation processes. Note that in this case it is possible to plan the processes that occur through jumps.