A Kirchhoff-mode method for C0 bilinear and serendipity plate elements

H. Stolarski, N. Carpenter, T. Belytschko

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Abstract

A new formulation for the C0 quadrilateral and Serendipity plate elements is presented. It is an extension of the mode-decomposition approach that has been successfully applied in evaluating the C0 triangular linear plate element. In contrast to the triangular element, the concept of an equivalent discrete Kirchhoff configuration is utilized. The elements are applied to several examples and the performance of these elements is shown to be quite good.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)121-145
Number of pages25
JournalComputer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering
Volume50
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 1985
Externally publishedYes

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