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A simple and efficient finite element for plate bending

Author(s) -

Hughes Thomas J. R.,

Taylor Robert L.,

Kanoknukulchai Worsak

Publication year - 1977

Publication title -

international journal for numerical methods in engineering

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.421

H-Index - 168

eISSN - 1097-0207

pISSN - 0029-5981

DOI - 10.1002/nme.1620111005

Subject(s) - finite element method , simple (philosophy) , bilinear interpolation , bending , displacement (psychology) , bending of plates , extended finite element method , mixed finite element method , simplicity , rotation (mathematics) , element (criminal law) , finite element limit analysis , structural engineering , mathematics , geometry , mathematical analysis , computer science , engineering , physics , psychology , philosophy , statistics , epistemology , political science , psychotherapist , quantum mechanics , law

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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