A new numerical approach for solving warping torsion problems is propo
sed. The approach uses the differential quadrature element method (DQE
M) to discretize the differential equations defined on each element. T
he resulting overall discrete equations can be solved using the solver
s of the linear algebra. Numerical results of the DQEM warping torsion
model are presented. (C) 1997 Published by Elsevier Science Ltd.