Abstract
Various formulations for C structural finite elements are discussed. By means of two examples, a linear beam and a triangular plate element, it is shown that the proper decomposition of the deformed configuration into its bending and shear modes is essential for the effective performance of C elements. It is also shown that reduced integration can only be successful if it is equivalent to this decomposition.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 153-176 |
Number of pages | 24 |
Journal | Journal of Structural Mechanics |
Volume | 11 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1983 |
Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:The support of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research under contract F49620-82-KO013 is greatfully acknowledged.