This paper presents an overview of the finite-element (FE) absolute nodal coordinate
formulation (ANCF), provides justifications for its use, and discusses issues relevant to its …

The aim of this study is to provide a comprehensive review of the finite element absolute
nodal coordinate formulation, which can be used to obtain efficient solutions to large …

The present paper contributes to the field of flexible multibody systems dynamics. Two new
solid finite elements employing the absolute nodal coordinate formulation are presented. In …

The focus of the present article lies on new enhanced beam finite element formulations in
the absolute nodal coordinate formulation (ANCF) and its embedding in the available …

In this paper, a geometrically nonlinear formulation for a six-node triangular shell element is
proposed. Total Lagrangian formulation is utilized to consider large displacements and …

The absolute nodal coordinate formulation (ANCF) has been developed for the modeling of
large deformation beams in two or three dimensions. The absence of rotational degrees of …

The geometric imperfection of a flexible shaft transmitting rotary motion along a curved path
may result in a highly nonlinear relation between the rotation angles at the driving and …

Engineering applications of compression coil springs and leaf springs rely on using pre-
curved and pre-twisted beams with finite element method or its derivatives. Generally, the …

A three-dimensional nonlinear finite element for thin beams is proposed within the absolute
nodal coordinate formulation (ANCF). The deformation of the element is described by means …

This paper investigates two new types of planar finite elements containing three and four
nodes. These elements are the reduced forms of the spatial plate elements employing the …