ISSN:
0029-5981
Keywords:
Engineering
;
Engineering General
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Mathematics
,
Technology
Notes:
An alternative quadrilateral element for Reissner - Mindlin plates, which extends the mixed formulation described in Part 1 using linked interpolations, is presented. Differently from element Q4BL presented in Part I, this element (Q4BLa) employs four internal rotation nodes and a linear approximation for transverse shear forces. It is shown that the element passes various patch tests, it does not possess any zero-energy mode and its performance is good for both thick and thin plates.
Additional Material:
3 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/nme.1620370902
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