A simple and efficient finite element for plate bending

1977/01/01 by Thomas J.R. Hughes, Thomas J. R. Hughes, Robert L. Taylor +2 · 2 citations
Engineering · #Metal Forming Simulation Techniques #Laser and Thermal Forming Techniques #Composite Structure Analysis and Optimization

paper · doi:10.1002/nme.1620111005

Abstract

Abstract A simple and efficient finite element is introduced for plate bending applications. Bilinear displacement and rotation functions are employed in conjunction with selective reduced integration. Numerical examples indicate that, despite its simplicity, the element is surprisingly accurate.

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