An updated Lagrangian framework for Isogeometric Kirchhoff–Love thin-shell analysis

We propose a comprehensive Isogeometric Kirchhoff–Love shell framework that is capable of undergoing large elasto-plastic deformations. Central to this development, we reformulate the governing thin-shell equations in terms of the mid-surface velocity degrees of freedom, accommodating the material response in the time-rate form while ensuring objectivity. To handle complex multipatch geometries, we propose a consistent penalty coupling technique...