In structural analysis, does inelastic analyis mean EXACTLY the same thing as non linear analysis?
If not what is the difference?
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1$\begingroup$ Where have you seen these terms used and how were they explained? $\endgroup$– Solar MikeCommented Apr 16, 2020 at 7:19
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$\begingroup$ Never heard of "inelastic analysis" either. Non linear analysis can mean many things, may not be related to the material itself (which you seem to imply with "inelastic"). $\endgroup$– ÖskåCommented Apr 16, 2020 at 8:00
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No.
In a linear analysis, the strain is always proportional to the stress.
In an elastic analysis, the strain follows the same function of stress for loading and unloading. More importantly, strains are reversible meaning that upon unloading, the material returns to its original state without residual stress/strains. For example, the stress-strain curve of a hyperelastic material in the elastic range is nonlinear.
Therefore, a linear analysis will also be an elastic analysis but the opposite is not true. An elastic analysis may very well be nonlinear.
