Closed form solutions for element matrices of 4-node rectangular plate element using IFM

This paper presents closed form solutions for equilibrium and flexibility matrices of the Mindlin- Reissner theory based 4-node rectangular plate bending element using Integrated Force Method (IFM). Use of closed form solutions of equilibrium and flexibility matrices reduce the computational time s...

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Main Authors: H.R. Dhananjaya, J. Nagabhushanam, P.C. Pandey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Electronic Journals for Science and Engineering - International 2010-01-01
Series:Electronic Journal of Structural Engineering
Online Access:https://ejsei.com/EJSE/article/view/120