Generation of an eight node brick element using Papcovitch-Neuber functions

Venkatesh, DN and Shrinivasa, U (1995) Generation of an eight node brick element using Papcovitch-Neuber functions. In: Computers & Structures, 54 (6). pp. 1077-1084.

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Abstract

Some conventional finite elements suffer from drawbacks, such as shear locking, membrane locking, etc. To overcome them researchers have developed various techniques, termed as tricks by some and variational crimes by others. Many attempts have been made, but satisfactory explanations for why some of these techniques work have not been obtained, especially in the case of solid elements. This paper attempts a simple non-conforming solid element using assumed displacement fields which satisfy the Navier equation exactly. Its behaviour under simple loadings like bending, torsion and tension is examined and comparisons are made with existing elements.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Publication:	Computers & Structures
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Additional Information:	Copyright of this article belongs to Elsevier Science.
Department/Centre:	Division of Mechanical Sciences > Mechanical Engineering
Date Deposited:	31 May 2011 08:45
Last Modified:	31 May 2011 08:45
URI:	http://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/38012

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