International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering · 1977 · 115 citations · 9 references
EngineeringComputational EngineeringComputational MechanicsFinite Element AnalysisFinite Element MethodsComputational Solid MechanicsFinite Element FormulationShell AnalysisShell ElementsShell TheoryStructural Finite Element AnalysisAxisymmetric ElementsAxisymmetric Shell AnalysisAxisymmetric ShellsCurved ElementsCurved Shell ElementsShear Deformation EffectsShell MechanicsThin Shell Analysis
Abstract A two noded, straight element which includes shear deformation effects is presented and shown to be extremely efficient in the analysis of axisymmetric shells. A single point of numerical integration is essential for its success when applied to thin shells where the results compare favourably with those achieved with more complex curved elements.
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