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The application of the theorems of structural variation to finite element problems
Author(s) -
Topping B. H. V.
Publication year - 1983
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.1620190113
Subject(s) - finite element method , variation (astronomy) , constant (computer programming) , element (criminal law) , mathematics , mixed finite element method , mathematical analysis , calculus (dental) , computer science , structural engineering , engineering , physics , medicine , dentistry , astrophysics , law , political science , programming language
In this paper the application of the theorems of structural variation to finite element problems is presented and a simplified procedure for constant strain triangular elements is developed. Applications for these techniques are discussed.