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PVD and Assumed Mode
PVD and Assumed Mode
The virtual work is the work of the forces acting on a system as the system undergoes
a virtual displacement.
N
W = Q i q i
i=1
Qi
q i
, in
W i
W =W
real
forces
+ W inertial =0
forces
Important:
Draw two diagrams when solving problem using PVD
Kinematics of displacement
Free body diagram.
An assumed mode
Any admissible function may be employed as t he shape function but a shape that can
be expected to be similar to the shape of deformation should be chosen.
W
real
forces
=W cons +W nc =0
By P.V.D
W real + W inertial
=0
W =W nc V + W inertial=0
forces
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V bending= EI (v ' ' )2 dx
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