Finite elements in the analysis of pressure vessels and piping, an addendum (1996-1998)

The article gives a bibliographical review of the finite element methods (FEMs) applied for the analysis of pressure vessel structures/components and piping from the theoretical as well as practical points of view. This bibliography is an addendum to the Finite elements in the analysis of pressure vessels and piping-a bibliography (1976-1996) published in the Int. J. Press. Ves. Piping 1996;69.279-339. The added bibliography at the end of the article contains approx. 630 references to papers and conference proceedings on the subject that were published in 1996-1998. These are classified in the following categories: linear and non-linear, static and dynamic, stress and deflection analyses; stability problems; thermal problems; fracture mechanics problems; contact problems; fluid-structure interaction problems; manufacturing of pipes and tubes; welded pipes and pressure vessel components; development of special finite elements for pressure vessels and pipes; finite element software; and other topics. (C) 1999 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.