This work deals with the numerical determination of equilibrium paths in geometrically and physically non-linear problems. The aim of this paper is to propose, present the formulation and illustrate the application of a path-following method which is able to handle the continuous spreading of elastic unloading and, therefore, is particularly well suited to solve plastic buckling problems. The p...

Cold roller bending is commonly used for bending straight members with hot rolled wide-flange sections to create arches. This process induces plastic deformations along the member, so that it can acquire the desired curvature. The resulting residual stress distribution is different from the wellknown residual stress pattern due to hot rolling. Extensive studies have shown that the influence of ...