TY - JOUR
T1 - Finite element analysis of composite plates using a weak form of the Kirchhoff constraints
AU - Rao, Rajesh S.
AU - Stolarski, Henryk K.
PY - 1993/6
Y1 - 1993/6
N2 - A six-node triangular C0 plate element is developed using the assumed strain method. A weak form of the Kirchhoff constraints is used to define the assumed shear strain field. The element so developed is free of shear locking and performs well even when the element boundaries are curved. It is demonstrated that the element provides satisfactory results in the analysis of various composite plates.
AB - A six-node triangular C0 plate element is developed using the assumed strain method. A weak form of the Kirchhoff constraints is used to define the assumed shear strain field. The element so developed is free of shear locking and performs well even when the element boundaries are curved. It is demonstrated that the element provides satisfactory results in the analysis of various composite plates.
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U2 - 10.1016/0168-874X(93)90057-W
DO - 10.1016/0168-874X(93)90057-W
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:0027607190
VL - 13
SP - 191
EP - 208
JO - Finite Elements in Analysis and Design
JF - Finite Elements in Analysis and Design
SN - 0168-874X
IS - 2-3
ER -