@inproceedings{ba2fe1fa7ec04da49fb7e5bdd692223f,
title = "Nonlinear finite element program for reinforced concrete structural control",
abstract = "Proprietary softwares are often used for structural control in engineering. Nonlinear structural control researches often uses nonlinear finite element toolbox (NLFET) code which was specifically developed for coding and simulations of structures. This paper provides an overview of the use of NLFET including the data structures and algorithms used to develop a nonlinear finite element program for reinforced concrete structural control. In order to make use of the nonlinear routines, powerful control and NLFET toolboxes, NFLET are implemented in MATLAB. The data of the structure is stored in MATLAB structures for maximum flexibility and to improve the readability of the code. Object oriented design is used to define element types so that new elements (both linear and nonlinear) can be added easily and without necessitating changes in the core analysis code.",
keywords = "Control, Dynamics, NLFET toolbox, Reinforced concrete, Structural analysis",
author = "Member, {Tawand A.Mushiri} and Nyemba, {Wilson R.} and Mbohwa, {Charle S.}",
year = "2016",
language = "English",
series = "Lecture Notes in Engineering and Computer Science",
publisher = "Newswood Limited",
pages = "842--845",
editor = "Grundfest, {Warren S.} and Craig Douglas and Ao, {S. I.}",
booktitle = "WCECS 2016 - World Congress on Engineering and Computer Science 2016",
note = "2016 World Congress on Engineering and Computer Science, WCECS 2016 ; Conference date: 19-10-2016 Through 21-10-2016",
}