Research Article

A Radial Return Algorithm Application in Elastoplastic Frame Analysis Using Plastic Hinge Approach

Table 4

Residual force and residual yield norms for typical load steps during the formation of the first plastic hinge.

Single-vector return algorithm
Residual force
norm rnorm
Residual yield
norm Φnorm
Residual force
norm rnorm
Residual yield
norm Φnorm

Step 11Step 11Step 60Step 60
1.20935377E-042.41865226E-078.93804269E-046.25601990E-06
3.45076307E-116.60402844E-116.22404505E-099.11217879E-09
8.02626977E-170.05.12166402E-170.0