An overview of selected plate and shell FE models with graphic presentation of governing relations

  • Maria Radwańska Cracow University of Technology

Abstract

A survey of three forms (strong, weak and variational) of mathematical models is presented using expressive diagrams initiated in [3,10]. The primary and intermediate variables, governing field equations, constraint equations and variables specified by boundary conditions are components of the graphic representation of various FE (finite element) formulations. The attention is focused on linearly elastic plate element QUAD [9] for Mindlin-Reissner theory and shell elements EAS4-ANS, EAS7-ANS [1] based on CBRST (Continuum Based Resultant Shell Theory). In both cases the mixed FE models with the EAS (enhanced assumed strain) and ANS (assumed natural strain) concepts are used.

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Published
Aug 18, 2022
How to Cite
RADWAŃSKA, Maria. An overview of selected plate and shell FE models with graphic presentation of governing relations. Computer Assisted Methods in Engineering and Science, [S.l.], v. 14, n. 3, p. 431-456, aug. 2022. ISSN 2956-5839. Available at: <https://cames.ippt.pan.pl/index.php/cames/article/view/815>. Date accessed: 03 july 2024.
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