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A C 1 finite element family for Kirchhoff plate bending
Author(s) -
Torres J.,
Samartín A.,
Arroyo V.,
del Valle J. Díaz
Publication year - 1986
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.1620231104
Subject(s) - simple (philosophy) , bending , bending of plates , finite element method , polynomial , order (exchange) , mathematics , structural engineering , computer science , geometry , mathematical analysis , engineering , philosophy , epistemology , finance , economics
After a short introduction the possibilities and limitations of polynomial simple elements with C 1 continuity are discussed with reference to plate bending analysis. A family of this kind of elements is presented. These elements are applied to simple cases in order to assess their computational efficiency. Finally some conclusions are shown, and future research is also proposed.