Review and perspectives in applied mechanics of axially moving flexible structures

Abstract This comprehensive review primarily concerns axially moving flexible structures in problems involving distributed structure-to-solid contact. The distinguishing features of are presented terms prevalent studies regarding models with simplified support conditions. Subsequent sections focus on the particular difficulties treating contact classical structural theories, appropriate non-material kinematic description for travelling structures, proper formulation established mechanical principles open systems and category Arbitrary Lagrangian–Eulerian (ALE) approaches, which frequently applied development application-oriented finite element schemes. Novel analytical numerical transient solutions benchmark problem an beam, is across a rough surface between two misaligned joints, to illustrate challenges as well highlight perspectives future research activities. There 177 references cited this paper.