On the determination of the path direction for arc-length methods in the presence of bifurcations and `snap-backs'

A fast incremental/iterative solution procedure that handles “snap-through”

M. A. Crisfield · Computers & Structures · 1981 · 1.6K citations

Computing, Computer Science, Algorithms +4

A three-dimensional finite-strain rod model. part II: Computational aspects

J.C. Simo, L. Vu‐Quoc · Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering · 1986 · 1.2K citations

Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering +16

Nonlinear finite element analysis of solids and structures, volume 2: Advanced topics

John Wiley Sons Ltd · European Journal of Mechanics - A/Solids · 1998 · 93 citations

Engineering, Computational Engineering, Mechanical Engineering +16

A new criterion for determination of initial loading parameter in arc-length methods

Y.T. Feng, D. Perić, D. R. J. Owen · Computers & Structures · 1996 · 68 citations

Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Analysis +5

Determination of travel directions in path-following methods

Y.T. Feng, D. Perić, D. R. J. Owen · Mathematical and Computer Modelling · 1995 · 39 citations

Computing, Transportation Planning, Path Planning +8