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Nonlinear deformation decomposition and mode identification of plane structures via orthogonal theory

  • Na Chen EMAIL logo und Tingting Kang
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Abstract

This article presents a novel method for nonlinear deformation decomposition and mode identification of plane structures based on orthogonal theory. The plane deformation of a square element is decomposed into rigid body linear displacements, rigid body rotation, tension-compression, bending, and shearing deformations. A complete orthogonal base vector set is constructed for these basic deformation modes, allowing any deformation to be expressed as a linear combination of these vectors. Compared with the traditional finite element method, the proposed approach demonstrates superior accuracy, convergence, and robustness, especially in identifying bending deformation, which is difficult to isolate using conventional techniques. The method also excels in mode identification, effectively revealing coupled modes such as shear-dominated shapes. It outperforms traditional approaches like animation and mass participation ratio methods by offering more accurate, visual, and comprehensive results. A numerical example involving a plane column validates the feasibility and effectiveness of the method, showcasing its potential in analyzing complex nonlinear deformations and identifying modal behavior in plane structures.

1 Introduction

Deformation decomposition was first proposed by Bell (1981), considering that rock deformation caused by heterogeneity of the geological structure could be decomposed into progressive shearing deformation and stretching deformation [1]. Since then, the concept that deformation can be decomposed has been widely used in many fields including structural engineering. Veccchio (1986) pointed out that the nonlinear deformation of reinforced concrete columns could be divided into bending and shearing deformation of the plastic zone and bond slippage deformation of longitudinal bars at the column base [2]. Blanchard and Griso (2009) dealt with the introduction of decomposition of the deformations of curved thin beams. A deformation was split into elementary deformation and warping [3]. Nie et al. studied the beam end displacement by decomposing it into a combination of displacements caused by itself, pillar deformation, and deformation of the joint core area [4]. Lee et al. decomposed the deformation of a beam into lateral deflection, bending rotation, and shear deformation and derived the simultaneous differential equations of free vibration of Timoshenko beam [5].

Most of the relevant research studies are concerned with decomposing the structure deformation into a combination of various simple deformations. Williams et al. found that movement and deformation of blocks under certain conditions could be considered as the superposition of rigid body motion and deformation [6]. He and Zheng examined all the possibilities for a given large incompressible deformation to be decomposed into three perpendicular simple shears preceded or followed by a rotation [7]. It is demonstrated that the decomposition of a finite incompressible deformation encompasses, as a particular case, that of an infinitesimal incompressible deformation into three perpendicular simple shears. Zhang et al. (2007, 2014) developed a method to determine the optimal stress fields for the hybrid stress element [8,9]. And the 2D four-node and 3D eight-node hybrid elements are illustrated. Wang et al. identified the eigen-deformation shapes, including axial, bending, and shear deformations by associating the eigenvectors with a node displacement vector [10]. However, normalization and completeness of decomposition variables are always neglected in the existing deformation decomposition methods from a mechanical point of view. Convergence and error analyses are always not taken into account in the literature based on the finite element method.

Han and Feeny used the proper orthogonal decomposition method to extract all of the normal modes contained in the structural responses [11]. Examples based on a homogeneous free–free beam and a non-homogeneous free–free beam were used to verify the applicability. But the method is hardly used on complex structures, due to the reason that modes of the complex structure are difficult to be recognized or identified.

This article constructs a set of complete orthogonal deformation bases and presents a deformation decomposition method of the plane structure. The coupling problem among basic displacement modes is solved. Completeness and orthogonality of the displacement deformation bases are taken into account. Analysis results are compared against those of the finite element method to testify the convergence, robustness, and contribution of the proposed deformation decomposition method. Identifying modes of the structure quantitatively based on the proposed deformation decomposition method is subsequently studied. A numerical example on a plane column is finally applied to demonstrate the feasibility and visualization.

2 Deformation decomposition method and orthogonal complete coordinate base

Based on the strain energy analysis, Cook et al. brought forward that in the case of small deformation, the plane deformation of a four-node square element could be expressed by a combination of eight independent displacement modes [12]. The eight displacement modes included three rigid-body modes, three constant-strain modes, and two bending modes, among which the tension and compression modes were not basic deformation modes. Considering the eight basic deformation modes mentioned in Zhang (2014), the biaxial tension and compression deformation modes in the basic tension-compression deformation in the X direction and the basic tension-compression deformation in the Y direction can be obtained. Using the normalized orthogonal decomposition method, the base vectors of the four-node square element, corresponding to the three rigid-body displacements and five basic deformation modes are constructed (Figure 1), as proposed by Liang et al. [13].

Figure 1 
               Three rigid body displacement bases and five basic deformation bases of four-node square element. (a) Rigid body displacement base in the X direction. (b) Rigid body displacement base in the Y direction. (c) Rigid body rotation displacement base in the XOY plane. (d) Tension-compression deformation base in the X direction. (e) Tension-compression deformation base in the Y direction. (f) Bending deformation base in the X direction. (g) Bending deformation base in the Y direction. (h) Shearing deformation base in the XOY plane.
Figure 1

Three rigid body displacement bases and five basic deformation bases of four-node square element. (a) Rigid body displacement base in the X direction. (b) Rigid body displacement base in the Y direction. (c) Rigid body rotation displacement base in the XOY plane. (d) Tension-compression deformation base in the X direction. (e) Tension-compression deformation base in the Y direction. (f) Bending deformation base in the X direction. (g) Bending deformation base in the Y direction. (h) Shearing deformation base in the XOY plane.

Moreover, a complete orthogonal base matrix B including all the eight base vectors is introduced as

(1) B = 0.5 0 0.5 0 0.5 0 0.3536 0.3536 0 0.5 0 0.5 0 0.5 0.3536 0.3536 0.5 0 0.5 0 0.5 0 0.3536 0.3536 0 0.5 0 0.5 0 0.5 0.3536 0.3536 0.5 0 0.5 0 0.5 0 0.3536 0.3536 0 0.5 0 0.5 0 0.5 0.3536 0.3536 0.5 0 0.5 0 0.5 0 0.3536 0.3536 0 0.5 0 0.5 0 0.5 0.3536 0.3536 ,

where eight columns from left to right successively are rigid body displacement base in the X direction, rigid body displacement base in the Y direction, tension-compression deformation base in the X direction, tension-compression deformation base in the Y direction, bending deformation base in the X direction, bending deformation base in the Y direction, shearing deformation base in the XOY plane, and rigid body rotation displacement base, respectively.

The complete orthogonal base matrix B is of 8 × 8 with the completeness and satisfies

(2) B B T = E ,

where E is the identity matrix of 8 × 8 .

Assume the nodal deformation vector is

(3) d e = u 1 v 1 u 2 v 2 u 3 v 3 u 4 v 4 T .

Then, d e can be expressed as

(4) d e = B · d ,

where

(5) d = d 1 d 2 d 3 d 4 d 5 d 6 d 7 d 8 T .

Here, d i denotes the projection coefficient of the i th displacement or deformation mode to the element deformation. Eqs. (4) and (5) indicate that any nodal displacement or deformation vector can be expressed by the linear combination of the eight displacement and deformation base vectors.

Furthermore, Eq. (4) can be transformed as

(6) d = B 1 d e = B T d e .

Hence, when the nodal displacement vector is given, the projection coefficient vector can be calculated using Eq. (6).

Example: The nodal displacement vector of an element in the finite element analysis of the beam bending problem is assumed as

d e = 0 . 7 0 81 2 . 6779 0 . 73 0 9 2 . 7766 0 . 8267 2 . 781 0 0 . 8 0 63 2 . 682 0 T .

Using Eq. (6), the projection coefficient vector can be calculated as

d = 1 . 536 0 5 . 4588 0.0 216 0.00 42 0.00 12 0.000 2 0.00 13 0 . 1385 T .

Carry out normalization processing of vector d , namely

(7) d i = d i 1 8 d i .

Then, the contributing coefficient vector d can be derived as

d = 0 .2145 0 .7622 0.00 3 0 0.000 6 0.000 2 0 0.000 2 0 .0193 T .

Hence, the deformation decomposition results according to vector d are expressed in Table 1.

Table 1

Deformation decomposition results of the example problem

Displacement or deformation mode Proportion of displacement mode (%) Proportion of deformation mode (%)
Rigid body displacement in the X direction 21.45
Rigid body displacement in the Y direction 76.22
Tension-compression deformation in the X direction 0.30
Tension-compression deformation in the Y direction 0.06
Bending deformation in the X direction 0.02
Bending deformation in the Y direction 0.00
Shearing deformation base in the XOY plane 0.02
Rigid body rotation displacement 1.93

Because the rigid body linear displacement and the rigid body rotation displacement do not produce stress and strain, rigid body displacements including the rigid body displacement in the X direction, the rigid body displacement in the Y direction, and the rigid body rotation displacement are not taken into account. Comparing the absolute values of contributing coefficients of other deformation modes, the deformation mode with maximum value indicates the main deformation of the element. The deformation mode with the second largest value suggests the secondary deformation of the element. In the same way, detailed deformation conditions can be derived. Besides, for the tension-compression deformation in X and Y directions, positive contributing coefficient value means the tension deformation; negative contributing coefficient value means the compression deformation.

3 Comparison and verification

Example: Consider a cantilever column of 400 mm width and 800 mm height, denoted as column A, and a cantilever column of 200 mm width and 800 mm height, denoted as column B. In both columns, one end is fixed and the other end is free. Top of the column is under a horizontal load.

Through the finite element method using a commercial code (ANSYS), the deformation graph can be obtained, which is shown in Figure 2. The deformation decomposition graph of column A can be obtained using the proposed deformation decomposition method, which is shown in Figure 3. The stress nephogram of column A is shown in Figure 4. Likewise, the deformation graph, the deformation decomposition graph, and the stress nephogram of column B are obtained, which are shown in Figures 57, respectively. Black denotes that main deformation of the element is the compression deformation mode in the X direction; white denotes that main deformation of the element is the tension deformation mode in the X direction; red denotes that main deformation of the element is the tension deformation mode in the Y direction; yellow denotes that main deformation of the element is the compression deformation mode in the X direction; green denotes that main deformation of the element is the bending deformation mode in the X direction; gray denotes that main deformation of the element is the bending deformation in the Y direction; blue denotes that main deformation of the element is the shear deformation.

Figure 2 
               Deformation graph using the finite element method. The height–width ratio of column A is 2.
Figure 2

Deformation graph using the finite element method. The height–width ratio of column A is 2.

Figure 3 
               Deformation decomposition graph using the proposed method. The height–width ratio of column A is 2.
Figure 3

Deformation decomposition graph using the proposed method. The height–width ratio of column A is 2.

Figure 4 
               Stress nephograms of column A. (a) Stress nephogram of tension in the Y direction (the height–width ratio of column A is 2). (b) Stress nephogram of shearing in the XOY plane (the height–width ratio of column A is 2).
Figure 4

Stress nephograms of column A. (a) Stress nephogram of tension in the Y direction (the height–width ratio of column A is 2). (b) Stress nephogram of shearing in the XOY plane (the height–width ratio of column A is 2).

Figure 5 
               Deformation graph using the finite element method. The height–width ratio of column A is 4.
Figure 5

Deformation graph using the finite element method. The height–width ratio of column A is 4.

Figure 6 
               Deformation decomposition graph using the proposed method. The height–width ratio of column A is 4.
Figure 6

Deformation decomposition graph using the proposed method. The height–width ratio of column A is 4.

Figure 7 
               Stress nephograms of column B. (a) Stress nephogram of tension in the Y direction (the height–width ratio of column A is 4). (b) Stress nephogram of shearing in the XOY plane (the height–width ratio of column A is 4).
Figure 7

Stress nephograms of column B. (a) Stress nephogram of tension in the Y direction (the height–width ratio of column A is 4). (b) Stress nephogram of shearing in the XOY plane (the height–width ratio of column A is 4).

From Figure 3, it can be observed that under a horizontal load, main deformation in left half part of column A is tension deformation in the Y direction, while main deformation in right half part of column A is compression deformation in the Y direction. Main deformation of the upper part is shearing deformation, and main deformation of the lower end is bending deformation. Figure 4a indicates that left half of column A is subject to tensile stress in the Y direction, while the right half is subject to compressive stress in the Y direction. Figure 4b shows that the upper part of column A is at shear stress.

From Figure 6, under a horizontal load, main deformation in the left half part of column B is tension deformation in the Y direction, while main deformation in right half part of column B is compression deformation in the Y direction. Main deformation of the upper part is shearing deformation, and main deformation of the middle part and lower end is bending deformation. Figure 7a indicates that left half of column B is subject to tensile stress in the Y direction, while the right half is subject to compressive stress in the Y direction. Figure 7b shows that the middle part and upper part in the XOY plane of column B is under shear stress.

From the above example, we can find that it is easy to get the maximum stress zone using the finite element method, while it is easier for the deformation decomposition method to obtain the zone with main deformation. As shown in Table 2, two graphs are needed for the finite element method, while only one graph is needed for the deformation decomposition method. Comparing the deformation decomposition results of column A and column B, it is noted that the zone in column A with main deformation of shearing deformation is larger than that in column B. Column A is more likely to be influenced by shear failure. Hence, the deformation decomposition method could provide more information and is more visual than the finite element method.

Table 2

Deformation decomposition results of columns A and B

Tension deformation in the Y direction Compression deformation in the Y direction Shearing deformation
Column A 27.5% 27.5% 39.5%
Column B 34% 35% 27.25%

4 Numerical example and application in mode identification

Mode identification is often determined according to the animation of the finite element analysis software (e.g., ANSYS) in engineering practice. However, this method is often influenced by the perspective and subjective factors of the observer, leading to the error of observation. In order to overcome the problem, Wilson brought forward the modal participating mass ratio method to conduct mode identification (Clough and Penzien, 1995) [14]. But Wilson’s method cannot identify the shearing mode of a structure. And the main mode type cannot be identified for the coupled mode, too.

4.1 Plane cantilever column

The proposed deformation decomposition method in the article can be directly used for mode identification. Using the constructed complete orthogonal base matrix B , it is convenient to carry out orthogonal decomposition of the modal shape of each order. Consider a plane column of 400 mm width and 1,600 mm height. One end is fixed and the other end is free. Using the modal analysis procedure of the finite element method, modal shape of each order can be obtained. Meanwhile, based on the proposed deformation decomposition method, deformation decomposition graphs corresponding to modal shapes of all orders can be obtained, as shown in Figures 815.

Figure 8 
                  First-order modal shape and its corresponding orthogonal decomposition graph. (a) Modal shape. (b) Orthogonal decomposition graph.
Figure 8

First-order modal shape and its corresponding orthogonal decomposition graph. (a) Modal shape. (b) Orthogonal decomposition graph.

Figure 9 
                  Second-order modal shape and its corresponding orthogonal decomposition graph. (a) Modal shape. (b) Orthogonal decomposition graph.
Figure 9

Second-order modal shape and its corresponding orthogonal decomposition graph. (a) Modal shape. (b) Orthogonal decomposition graph.

Figure 10 
                  Third-order modal shape and its corresponding orthogonal decomposition graph. (a) Modal shape. (b) Orthogonal decomposition graph.
Figure 10

Third-order modal shape and its corresponding orthogonal decomposition graph. (a) Modal shape. (b) Orthogonal decomposition graph.

Figure 11 
                  Fourth-order modal shape and its corresponding orthogonal decomposition graph. (a) Modal shape. (b) Orthogonal decomposition graph.
Figure 11

Fourth-order modal shape and its corresponding orthogonal decomposition graph. (a) Modal shape. (b) Orthogonal decomposition graph.

Figure 12 
                  Fifth-order modal shape and its corresponding orthogonal decomposition graph. (a) Modal shape. (b) Orthogonal decomposition graph of the fifth-order modal shape.
Figure 12

Fifth-order modal shape and its corresponding orthogonal decomposition graph. (a) Modal shape. (b) Orthogonal decomposition graph of the fifth-order modal shape.

Figure 13 
                  Sixth-order modal shape and its corresponding orthogonal decomposition graph. (a) Modal shape. (b) Orthogonal decomposition graph of the sixth-order modal shape.
Figure 13

Sixth-order modal shape and its corresponding orthogonal decomposition graph. (a) Modal shape. (b) Orthogonal decomposition graph of the sixth-order modal shape.

Figure 14 
                  Seventh-order modal shape and its corresponding orthogonal decomposition graph. (a) Modal shape. (b) Orthogonal decomposition graph.
Figure 14

Seventh-order modal shape and its corresponding orthogonal decomposition graph. (a) Modal shape. (b) Orthogonal decomposition graph.

Figure 15 
                  Eighth-order modal shape and its corresponding orthogonal decomposition graph. (a) Modal shape. (b) Orthogonal decomposition graph.
Figure 15

Eighth-order modal shape and its corresponding orthogonal decomposition graph. (a) Modal shape. (b) Orthogonal decomposition graph.

It can be found that the first-order modal shape of the column is a first-order horizontal bending mode; the second-order modal shape is a second-order horizontal bending mode; the third-order modal shape is a first-order tension-compression mode in the Y direction; the fourth-order modal shape is a third order horizontal bending mode; the fifth-order modal shape is a fourth-order horizontal bending mode; the sixth-order modal shape is a second-order tension-compression mode in the Y direction; the seventh-order modal shape is a fifth-order horizontal bending mode; and the eighth-order modal shape is a third-order tension-compression mode in the Y direction.

Table 3 indicates that in the first and second-order modal shape, proportions of the shearing dominated zone are both less than 50%. One side of the shearing dominated zone is tension in the Y direction dominated zone, while the other side is compression in the Y direction dominated zone. Hence, the first-order modal shape of the column is a first-order bending-shearing mode. Hence, the second-order modal shape of the column is a second-order bending-shearing mode. For the fourth-, fifth-, and seventh-order modal shape, proportions of the shearing dominated zone are all more than 50%. In the zone between the shearing dominated zones, the bending mode is dominant. One side of the bending dominated zone is tension in the Y direction dominated zone, and the other side is compression in the Y direction dominated zone. Namely, the fourth modal shape of the column is a third order shearing-bending mode, the fifth modal shape of the column is a fourth-order shearing-bending mode; the seventh modal shape of the column is a fifth-order shearing-bending mode. As shown in Figure 10b, the proportion of tension in the Y direction dominated zone is 100%. In Figure 13b, the proportion of compression in the Y direction dominated zone is 66% in the upper part, and the proportion of compression in the Y direction dominated zone is 33% in the lower part. As Figure 15b suggests, for the proportion of compression in the Y direction dominated zone in the upper part and the proportion of compression in the Y direction dominated zone in the lower part, the total value is 60%. The proportion of tension in the Y direction dominated zone in the middle part is 40%. Hence, the third modal shape of the column is first tension-compression in the Y direction mode. The sixth modal shape of the column is second tension-compression in the Y direction mode. The eighth modal shape of the column is third tension-compression in the Y direction mode. Mode identification analysis based on the proposed deformation decomposition method is a feasible and convenient means to determine the shearing modal shape and modes of the coupled modal shape.

Table 3

Proportion of the shearing dominated zone in the first- to eighth-order modal shape

Order of modal shape First Second Third Fourth Fifth Sixth Seventh Eighth
Proportion (%) 37.0 46.5 0 52.5 58.5 0 62.5 0

Note: Proportion is the ratio of the area of shearing dominated zone to the total area of the column.

Furthermore, analysis results of the modal participating mass ratio method and the mode identification based on the proposed deformation decomposition method are compared, as shown in Table 4. The results of the two methods are consistent, testifying the feasibility and applicability of the mode identification analysis method.

Table 4

Comparison between results of the modal participating mass ratio method and the proposed mode identification method

Mode order Frequency (Hz) Modal participating mass ratio method Proposed method
X Y RZ Mode description Proportion of shearing dominated zone (%) Mode description
1 91.1882 0.6174 0 0.9307 First-order bending mode 37.0 First-order bending-shearing mode
2 468.275 0.2096 0 0.0221 Second-order bending mode 46.5 Second-order shearing-bending mode
3 589.570 0 0.8159 0.0357 First tension-compression in Y direction mode 0 First tension-compression in Y direction mode
4 1083.81 0.0707 0 0.0022 Third-order bending mode 52.5 Third-order shearing-bending mode
5 1761.48 0.0348 0 0.0003 Fourth-order bending mode 58.5 Fourth-order shearing-bending mode
6 1765.87 0 0.0904 0.0040 Second tension-compression in Y direction mode 0 Second tension-compression in Y direction mode
7 2468.67 0.0188 0 0 Fifth-order bending mode 62.5 Fifth-order shearing-bending mode
8 2926.45 0 0.0320 0.0014 Third tension-compression in Y direction mode 0 Third tension-compression in Y direction mode

4.2 Plane framed column

The plane framed column is analyzed based on the proposed orthogonal decomposition method. The height–width ratio of the plane framed column is 10.0. Orthogonal decomposition is performed on the first 15 modes of the moderate column to analyze their variation patterns. The longitudinal tension-compression mode is not considered due to the absence of adverse deformations such as shear deformation. The deformation decomposition graphs corresponding to modal shapes of the first four orders can be obtained, as shown in Figures 1619.

Figure 16 
                  First-order mode of the plane framed column. (a) Modal shape. (b) Orthogonal decomposition graph.
Figure 16

First-order mode of the plane framed column. (a) Modal shape. (b) Orthogonal decomposition graph.

Figure 17 
                  Second-order mode of the plane framed column. (a) Modal shape. (b) Orthogonal decomposition graph.
Figure 17

Second-order mode of the plane framed column. (a) Modal shape. (b) Orthogonal decomposition graph.

Figure 18 
                  Third-order mode of the plane framed column. (a) Modal shape. (b) Orthogonal decomposition graph.
Figure 18

Third-order mode of the plane framed column. (a) Modal shape. (b) Orthogonal decomposition graph.

Figure 19 
                  Fourth-order mode of the plane framed column. (a) Modal shape. (b) Orthogonal decomposition graph.
Figure 19

Fourth-order mode of the plane framed column. (a) Modal shape. (b) Orthogonal decomposition graph.

As shown in Figure 20, with the increase of the mode order, the proportion of the moderate column shear mode region gradually increases. As shown in Figure 21, with the increase of the order of vibration modes, the column end gradually becomes dominated by shear vibration mode, with the column end taking 200 mm. Under static action, the structural deformation is mainly manifested in the form of first-order vibration mode, but under dynamic action, higher-order vibration modes will become the main participants in the deformation base, especially at the column end where shear deformation is the main form of failure. Therefore, under seismic loads, even moderate columns may experience shear failure at the ends of frame columns.

Figure 20 
                  The proportion of shear deformation area in the transverse bending vibration mode of frame columns.
Figure 20

The proportion of shear deformation area in the transverse bending vibration mode of frame columns.

Figure 21 
                  The proportion of shear deformation area at the column end in the transverse bending vibration mode of the frame column.
Figure 21

The proportion of shear deformation area at the column end in the transverse bending vibration mode of the frame column.

5 Conclusions

Deformation decomposition and mode identification are of significance for structure analysis and conceptual design. This study investigated the deformation decomposition method through constructing a set of complete orthogonal bases. Application of the proposed method in mode identification field was studied. Based on the numerical results, the following conclusions can be drawn:

  1. The deformation decomposition method based on the complete orthogonal base shows good accuracy, convergence, and robustness. It demonstrates a high similarity degree in the analysis results, compared with the existing finite element method. Moreover, the proposed method can identify the bending deformation of plane structures efficiently, which make the analysis results more consistent with the engineering practices.

  2. Compared with the animation identification of the finite element method and Wilson’s modal participating mass ratio method, the mode identification method based on the proposed deformation decomposition method is more visual and complete. It has advantages in quantitatively identifying the shearing dominated mode and the coupled mode of the plane structure.

  3. As the order of vibration modes increases, the proportion of shear deformation area gradually increases for plane columns. Especially at the end of the column, the proportion of shear deformation area is relatively large, and failure mainly caused by shear deformation may occur.

Acknowledgments

This research was funded by the project (No. 50978232) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China.

  1. Funding information: The authors state no funding was involved.

  2. Author contributions: All authors have accepted responsibility for the entire content of this manuscript and approved its submission.

  3. Conflict of interest: The authors state no conflict of interest.

  4. Data availability statement: The datasets used and analyzed during the current study are available from the corresponding author on reasonable request.

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Published Online: 2025-09-11

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